The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric Sewing And Dress

This vintage book contains a comprehensive dictionary of fashion terms. From belts and buckles to yarns and taffetas this volume contains descriptions explanations and images for all manner of fashion-related terms and will be of considerable value to novices looking to begin a career in fashion and design. Contents include: Belts Bindings Blouses Bobs Bodices Bonnets Boots Bows Bracelets Braids Buckles Bustles Buttons Buttonholes Canvas Caps Capes Checks Coats Collars Color Combs Cottons Crepes Cuffs etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving.