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The cloth with no wrong side

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Double cloth is a kind of fabric that is made of two different fabrics joined together with binder thread. Although the fabric needs no linings nor interfacings, it requires special sewing techniques to make completely reversible garments.

Author: Elliott, Mary
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
Innovations, Textiles, Textile fabrics

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Remembering Adrian

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Gilbert Adrian was head fashion designer for Metro Goldwyn Mayer between 1928 and 1941. He made extensive use of optical illusion in both ready-to-wear and couture garments to overcome typical body flaws such as large hips.

Author: Elliott, Mary
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
Biography, Adrian

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Valentia revisited

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A description of the creations of fashion designer Valentina Nikolaevna Sanina Schlee is presented. Her designs were sold directly to stars such as Greta Garbo and Katherine Hepburn.

Author: Elliott, Mary
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000
Influence, Personalities, Schlee, Valentina Nikolaevna Sanina

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