Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Natural nesting sites for birds are on the decline. As more people repair old buildings, nesting sites such as holes i...

Dreaming of creating your own wearable art? This gorgeous guide is a must-have for aspiring and experienced jewelry artists alike. Featuring projects for all skill levels, "50 Beaded Bracelets" showcases the top techniques and styles from one of the...

There are a lot of books on sewing basics around, but few can satisfy those who completed a beginner's course and want a higher level. This book tells you how to get a professional finish on those difficult parts of clothes – such as neck, collar, sl...

Learn tips and tricks from a cosplay expert! This book includes everything you need to know to make your cosplay look authentic. - 30+ step-by-step projects - Instructions for creating cosplay wigs, makeup, headpieces, props and more - Bonus tips on...

Renovation has been the standard reference on the subject of renovation for 40 years. This revised edition will address the new realities of the housing industry in the 21st century, where homeowners are spending more cautiously, staying put longer i...

Power tools and machinery are at the heart of any woodshop, and this collection of information from Fine Woodworking provides expert advice and inspiration for building power tool skills. The debate over the merits of power tools vs. hand tools has r...

All children love a farmyard the hens clucking, the sheep baa-ing, the horses neighing, and a tractor in the field... It features in the stories they hear and the nursery rhymes they sing. It s fascinating to them, and teaches them so much about work...

"The Sewing Bible" is a step-by-step practical guide to help people learn some basic sewing skills to help them alter their own clothes. Starting with the most common and easiest alteration, shortening trousers, and working towards the most technical...

Draping is a technique that involves working with fabric directly on the mannequin. This allows the designer to start out from an idea that can change as the design of the piece progresses. In this process, creative freedom plays a more important and...

This book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women. Intended for fashion students and professionals, the book includes different pattern techniques for each accessory and explains production...