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Publisher: The Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, P.O. Box 5506
Newton, CT 06470-5506
203.428.8171
ISSN: 0882-7370
Published bimonthly by the Taunton Press, Inc.
Web Site: www.threadsmagazine.com
Subscription Rate: $29.95 for one year.
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Threads, published bimonthly by the Taunton Press,
is a magazine devoted to fine sewing techniques.
Subjects included are design, fit and fabric, details,
and tips for all skill levels. Every issue includes
articles that focus on sewing basics and fitting
problems that sewers commonly encounter, sewing
equipment currently on the market, and books that
have been recently published and reviewed. Though
the magazine is almost entirely devoted to women's
clothing, one article about home decorating is included
in every issue.
Feature articles cover a wide spectrum of subjects.
The most current issue, September 2001, includes
articles regarding sewing classic leather pants,
creating machine patchwork, fine hand stitching,
and many more. Threads magazine has introduced a
new feature article called "Master Class", which
is intended for a more advanced audience. The September
issue features a "Master Class" on draping, which
is interesting to the beginner despite the advanced
techniques.
Threads is the leading magazine for the home sewing
enthusiast at all stages of accomplishment.
Reviewed by FIDM
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Author: Francis Dorleans
Introduction by Gabrielle Van Zuylen
Publisher: Abbeville Publishing Group
ISBN: 0-7892-0447-9
Copyright: 2000 by the Vendome Press
Pages: 205
Price: $59.95
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Have you ever wondered where some of the world's
top designers go to "get away from it all"? Where
do they draw their inspiration for their designs?
What do their homes look like?
In Private Gardens of the Fashion World, we get
a glimpse of designers such as Bill Blass and
Oscar de la Renta at home in their gardens. We
are afforded a look at their lives away from their
design studios and fashion houses. This book offers
us a chance to see how the creativity of these
designers extends itself to their everyday lives
and their residences.
Some of the wonderful landscapes highlighted in
this book include:
- Georgio Armani's volcanic paradise near Sicily,
complete with its cactus and decorative ancient
jars.
- Yves St. Laurent's retreat in Marrakech, which
was originally owned by the artist Jacques Majorelle
and later completely restored and, in accordance
with the wishes of Majorelle, is open to the
public.
- Valentino's Villa in Tuscany, where the grounds
follow the Baroque architectural theme with
Ivy covered statues and a lush fruit and vegetable
garden.
Private Gardens of the Fashion World is interesting
for the biographical information it provides on
these designers as well as a once in a lifetime
view of some of the most beautiful gardens in
the world.
Reviewed by FIDM R&RC staff member Monika
Earle.
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