Kenneth King Couture Designer Book. My guiding philosophy when writing these books is, that I want to write the books I wanted and needed when I was starting out. These CD books are for those people, like myself, who wish to master the craft of haute couture pattern making and construction. The big advantage of books on CD is that Im not limited by the constraints of publishing a paper book, but can include as many illustrations, photos, and explanations as I feel necessary, to be entirely clear about the topic. NEW CD book Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan. By Kenneth D. King2. Kenneth has introduced yet another CD book, on garment techniques, called Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan This CD book is over 2. Tips, techniques, and Drafting and Construction details. As always, there are many photographs to illustrate these techniques, which Kenneth has developed during his years in The Big Apple. Dress Pattern Making Books' title='Dress Pattern Making Books' />Define pattern. English dictionary definition of pattern. A usually repeating artistic or. Im with Oona, I love your little dress form And Im so excited to watch you work through the book. I bought this from Center for PD two years ago, and I really. Want to start dressmaking but dont know where to begin The Ultimate Shift Dress would make an ideal first project The pattern is designed with beginners in mind. So, you can email Kenneth at kennethdkingearthlink. Paypal to purchase the CD book. Be sure to put your mailing address in the message box, so I know where to send it NEW CD book Embellishments. By Kenneth D. King2. Theres a new CD book out by Kenneth Called Embellishments, it gathers many diverse embellishment techniques that Kenneth has written about, taught at the Fashion Insititute of Technology, and across the country. At over 1. 70 pages, with many, many photographs, this is a compendium of techniques that Kenneth has used over the years. The information is divided into four sections Flowers, Braids, Pleating embellishments, and miscellaneous techniques. So, you can email Kenneth at kennethdkingearthlink. Paypal to purchase the CD book. Be sure to put your mailing address in the message box, so I know where to send itAll Grown Up Now A friendship in three acts. By Kenneth D. King. Ive published my novel Viewed separately, moments in life may sparkle like beads, but strung together in the right order, they create a jewel. Nothing From Nothing Midi File. Kenneth D. King grew up gay in Oklahoma City, the capital of Places Not To Grow Up Fabulous In, dreaming of getting out of Oklahoma and moving to the Big City. After graduating from college, he quickly begins his first career as a store display designer. It is here that he meets a fellow window display creator named Mark and strikes up a friendship with his gay co worker. When Mark and his significant other, Victor, move to San Francisco, Mark becomes a display manager for a chain of stores and hires Ken. But Mark and Victor have a dark secret, one that will cloud Mark and Kens friendship for the rest of their lives. A riveting, non linear depiction of an enduring and complicated friendship and the tragic pain caused by domestic violence, Kings inimitable wit and style fills every nuance of their relationship with honest emotion. A work as heartbreaking as it is hilarious, Kens eventual kidnapping and rescue of a man who can somehow fulfill the title of Best Friend, despite all of the ups and downs they experience, is as much a moment of triumph as it is a sign of devotion. A letter from a reader in Scotland reads Dear Kenneth,Ken, but definitely not KennyI know you only allowed two people to call you that. I have just read your novel. I couldnt wait to read it, and I can honestly say that once I started I couldnt stop. What a story. what a life you have led. I think I felt every emotion. I hurt with you, cried with you, loved with you, laughed with you and even got angry with you. Thank you so much for sharing YOUR story. I first met you via a video and book from Vogue I think many years ago where you demonstrated sewing lace following the pattern. I wish I had known that a few years earlier when I made my wedding gown, and a nifty way to make bias strips. Who would have known this lovely man with the good manicure was leading such a dramatic life. I still follow you through your books and now via Craftsy, but with even more respect than I had before. Thank you,Love,Mary Anne Chambers xxxx ScotlandTo read another review, click here If youd like to purchase it, you can find it at Amazon. Podcast Listen to the Podcast as host Harry Faddis, host of the The Quest of Life radio show, interviews Kenneth about his book All Grown Up Now. Warcraft Collection'>Warcraft Collection. Kenneths piece is on the cover of Threads Magazines 2. Anniversary Issue Kenneth has an article on laser cutting in the November 2. You can learn more by going to www. Cool Couture is still selling strong The long awaited update to Kenneths 1. You can look through pages, and order it from Amazon. To read a review, click here. Full disclosure The UK version of this book is called Home Sewing Couture Techniques. Know that these books are exactly the same, except the title and cover on the UK version are different. There seems to be no information on Amazon that this is so, thats why I mention it here. A special offer Email Kenneth proof of purchase, and he will email you a pdf lesson of the slant welt pocket. This pocket was developed after the book went to press, and references different sections of the book. Kenneths email is And, if you want it autographedGo to Patternreview. See me on Threadbanger Upcoming Classes. Kenneth teaches classes at Sew Right, in Bayside Queens. To sign up, click here for their classes page. You can get information on these classes, and Sew Right, by going to www. Online Classes. Take Kenneths online classes at www. Birth of a Bustierby Kenneth D. King A CD Book 2. US shipping and all applicable taxes included. If youve ever made strapless garments, you will know how difficult it is to make a garment that fits well and stays in place. This book is expanded from an article I wrote in Threads Magazine. After a brief introduction, the steps to a well fitting strapless pattern are covered. I base this book on The Moulage, so if you dont have it, I recommend it. From there, materials for construction are covered, along with a resource list. There are two types of construction coveredbustier construction, which is a garment that stops at the waist, and corselet, which is an inner foundation to support a full length dress. A section on high, faced waistbands, which also utilize this technique, are also covered. Illustrated with lots of photographs in color. Back to book list. You Are Not Authorized To Open This File Youtube Favorites. Tailored Jacketby Kenneth D. King A CD Book, 2. US shipping and all applicable taxes included. My aim was to create a book that illustrates the process so well that one would feel confident to try an tailored jacket. This book covers the construction of my tailored jacket by following a jacket, from the cutting out to the finishing. The text is illustrated with over 3. I use to make my tailored jackets. Some of the topics covered are Materials and tools. Patternmaking to create the linings, facings, and other corollary pieces so that all pieces fit together perfectly. Interlinings. Complete construction of the garment, with sidebars at different points in the process. For example The perfect way to ease a sleeve cap. Constructing the notch lapel, as well as the shawl lapel. Handling uneven shoulders. Constructing the lining, including installing the hidden lining pocket and piping. And more Back to book list. The Moulage. By Kenneth D. King A CD book 1. Includes Video Demonstration on CD ROM. US shipping and all applicable taxes included. The moulage is the foundation of the couture pattern drafting system taught by the Ecole Guerre Lavigne in Paris.