A presentation of folk costumes from around the world, region by region, along with discussions of how social history, climate, dictates of religion and other factors have affected how people dress and how their costumes have been adapted over the years.

Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes--from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling together attention-grabbing...

"Machine Dazzle is the much-in-demand designer and artist behind popular cabaret, drag, and performance stars such as Taylor Mac and transgender icon Mx. Justin Vivian Bond. For the first time, his over-the-top stage creations, made for himself and others, are collected here alongside stage environments, ephemera, and photos from his career. In Machine Dazzle’s world, costumes are transformative objects with world-making capacity. The artist’s...

Discover how simple it can be to repair broken jewelry - find out how to use pliers to replace missing pin backs or fix bent earrings. Need to make a more ambitious repair? Learn techniques such as simple soldering, which will enable you to resize rings and much more.

A young boy recalls all the Halloween costume agonies he's been through, until, at last, he gets to do things his own way!

A seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of starting her own dress design business. When Jordan Spencer, the editor of Texas Bride magazine visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is devastated to lose her job in his very influential presence. Will Gabi ever realize her dream? And how will Jordan fit into her future?

"The First Man You Meet ... Shelly Hansen was horrified when her great-aunt's wedding dress arrived--because, according to family legend, she was destined to marry the next man she met. So when she tripped on an escalator and fell into Mark Brady's arms, she told him--and herself--that she wasn't interested in marriage. But then she started seeing him everywhere ... Coincidence? ... is The Man You'll Marry. After her own wedding, Shelly sends her...

"Maya Jackson has worked for Laura Whitcomb, Inc, a renowned New York City bridal gown brand for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent, she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she's always prioritized her career over her personal life until Maya's father fractures his hip and she returns to Charleston, SC. While home for only a few months, she's thrilled to find an opportunity at the local...

When an invitation to a Halloween party arrives, a child gathers supplies to make a costume but cannot decide what to be.

L.A. fashionista Haley Randolph just spent two weeks in Europe with her boyfriend Ty Cameron, owner of Holt's Department Store. Life would be perfect if she could just get her hands on the new Sinful handbag--and if she could discover how her nemesis Tiffany Markham ended up dead in her trunk.