The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress by Mary Brooks Picken. Part One, letters A-M.

***Note, This is only Part One of the dictionary, letters A-M. Part two is also listed as a separate item.***
Click to find The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress N-Z.

This book provides you with a quick and ready reference for about 8000 words in ‘the language of fashion’ – words associated primarily with wearing apparel and accessories and whatever goes into the making of them. A fabulous comprehensive reference for anyone interested in fashion, especially vintage and historical fashion. Has hundreds of illustrations including images of stitches, weaves, laces, garments, colors, etc. which would be perfect to pull out and use for scrapbooking or digital images.

The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress. Copyright 1939. Part One, letters A-M.

***Note, This is only Part One of the dictionary, letters A-M. Part two is also listed as a separate item.***
Click to find The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress N-Z.

This book provides you with a quick and ready reference for about 8000 words in ‘the language of fashion’ – words associated primarily with wearing apparel and accessories and whatever goes into the making of them. A fabulous comprehensive reference for anyone interested in fashion, especially vintage and historical fashion. Has hundreds of illustrations including images of stitches, weaves, laces, garments, colors, etc. which would be perfect to pull out and use for scrapbooking or digital images.

Amy Barickman is founder and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) at Indygo Junction, a pattern and book publishing company founded in 1990 to showcase the work of leading fabric and needle arts designers. With her keen eye for design, Amy spotted the emerging vintage art movement and collected an impressive archive of vintage ephemera. So, on the heels of Indygo Junction’s success, Amy founded The Vintage Workshop to create products that allow crafters online access to timeless vintage artwork, as well as original collage, and printables .

Her love of sewing and passion for vintage led Amy to discover The Women’s Institute and it’s founder Mary Brooks Picken. Inspired by the work of Mrs. Picken, Amy published Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion & Fun, which share vintage projects, inspiring essays, 12 sewing patterns and holiday gift and decorating ideas.

Keep up with Amy on her blog, AmyBarickman.com/blog where she chronicles her research into the world of vintage design, everyday inspiration and her life as a designer. She also shares vintage inspired projects and free vintage images.