The Skirt

Author : Gary Soto
Publisher : Yearling
ISBN 13 : 0440409241
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Skirt written by Gary Soto and published by Yearling. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Gary Soto and Matt de la Peña comes a tale of a contemporary Mexican-American family with a "spunky and imaginative heroine" (Publishers Weekly). Miata Ramirez is scared and upset. The skirt she brought to show off at school is gone. She brought her forklorico skirt to show off at school and left it on the bus. It’s not just any skirt. This skirt belonged to Miata’s mother when she was a child in Mexico. On Sunday, Miata and her dance group are supposedgoing to dance forklorico, or traditional Mexican folk dances; and that kind of dancing requires a skirt like the one Miata lost. It’s Friday afternoon. Miata doesn’ t want her parents to know she’s lost something again. Can she find a way to rescue the precious skirt in time? With its focus on family ties, friendship, and ethnic pride and Includes an afterword from its acclaimedthe author, The Skirt is a story that children everywhere will relate to and be inspired by, no matter their background. "A light, engaging narrative that successfully combines information on Hispanic culture with familiar and recognizable childhood themes....A fine read-aloud and discussion starter, this story blends cultural differences with human similarities to create both interest and understanding."—SLJ “Light, easy reading . . . offering readers a cast and situations with which to identify, whatever their own ethnic origins.”—The Bulletin "Soto's light tale offers a pleasant blend of family ties, friendship and ethnic pride...[and Miata is] a spunky and imaginative heroine."—Publishers Weekly

Author : Nicole Smith
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1612122450
Total Pages : 772 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skirt-a-Day Sewing written by Nicole Smith and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design and sew your own fabulously stylish skirts. In this fun guide, Nicole Smith shows you how to draft a pattern for a custom fit and shape it into one of four basic silhouettes: wrap, straight, flared, and high-waisted. Each skirt can then be easily redesigned into seven distinct looks — one for each day of the week. Suitable for beginners and expert sewers alike, Skirt-a-Day Sewing will inspire you to express your unique personal style as you stitch up great new pieces for your wardrobe.

Author : Pepper Paire Davis
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 144904378X
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dirt in the Skirt written by Pepper Paire Davis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kennis Wong
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645671372
Total Pages : 606 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sew Beautiful written by Kennis Wong and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 Patterns, 18 Variations, 1 Stunning New Wardrobe Stitch your way to a stylish new wardrobe with this collection of beautiful, modern patterns. Whether you are a seasoned seamstress looking for fresh projects or just beginning your sewing journey, you’ll learn something new from prolific designer Kennis Wong’s expert advice and accessible pearls of sewing wisdom. In Sew Beautiful, elegance and simplicity go hand in hand as Kennis guides you through 8 different patterns, each a closet staple you’ll be proud to wear. Well known for helping her readers find their most flattering fit, Kennis carefully designed each pattern for sizes 00 through 20, guaranteeing a finished garment that suits your taste, style and body type. And with 18 variations spread across these designs, there are so many options to mix and match! Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux-Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Taktsang Dolman Sleeve Wrap for a cool autumn night. Going to a fancy event but can’t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Palermo Tiered Dress is 100 percent handmade. With Sew Beautiful in your crafting corner, a vibrant custom wardrobe is at your fingertips. If you are experiencing issues accessing or downloading the Sew Beautiful ebook pattern files, please contact [email protected] with proof of purchase for assistance.

Author : Kerstin Brichzin
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9888341588
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Felix's New Skirt written by Kerstin Brichzin and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Felix likes to wear skirts. He thinks they’re fun—plus he likes the way his legs move in them. His family doesn’t mind, but that’s not the case for Felix’s classmates. Their merciless teasing makes him want to give up school for good. Can Felix's parents come up with a way to validate Felix's expression, while also teaching the other children a lesson in acceptance? A timely picture book that tackles themes of empathy and tolerance in a world where it’s tough to be different.

Author : Gary Soto
Publisher : Yearling
ISBN 13 : 0307830209
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Skirt written by Gary Soto and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Gary Soto and Matt de la Peña comes a tale of a contemporary Mexican-American family with a "spunky and imaginative heroine" (Publishers Weekly). Miata Ramirez is scared and upset. The skirt she brought to show off at school is gone. She brought her forklorico skirt to show off at school and left it on the bus. It’s not just any skirt. This skirt belonged to Miata’s mother when she was a child in Mexico. On Sunday, Miata and her dance group are supposedgoing to dance forklorico, or traditional Mexican folk dances; and that kind of dancing requires a skirt like the one Miata lost. It’s Friday afternoon. Miata doesn’ t want her parents to know she’s lost something again. Can she find a way to rescue the precious skirt in time? With its focus on family ties, friendship, and ethnic pride and Includes an afterword from its acclaimedthe author, The Skirt is a story that children everywhere will relate to and be inspired by, no matter their background. "A light, engaging narrative that successfully combines information on Hispanic culture with familiar and recognizable childhood themes....A fine read-aloud and discussion starter, this story blends cultural differences with human similarities to create both interest and understanding."—SLJ “Light, easy reading . . . offering readers a cast and situations with which to identify, whatever their own ethnic origins.”—The Bulletin "Soto's light tale offers a pleasant blend of family ties, friendship and ethnic pride...[and Miata is] a spunky and imaginative heroine."—Publishers Weekly

Author : Shelly Reuben
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780151010783
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Skirt Man written by Shelly Reuben and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eccentric man's inclination to wear a skirt erupts into chaos in his small New York town when he dies in a house fire that some believe to be a case of spontaneous combustion, an event that reveals shocking truths.

Author : Barbara Kotzin
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1329071859
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of the Skirt Lifter: A Practical and Passionate Guide written by Barbara Kotzin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative book about a little-known Victorian implement, the skirt lifter, will be an often-consulted resource for the collector. It is filled with beautiful photographs which are not only interesting in and of themselves, but serve as an excellent visual aid to those who want to know more about these intriguing items.Along with a general overview of the subject, there are chapters dealing with specific groups of skirt lifters, the different types of closures, patent and registration information, and many other fine details, all of which have not been available previously in book form.

Author : Karen Jacobs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789088908132
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This is Not a Grass Skirt written by Karen Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study focuses on fibre skirts (liku) and associated tattooing (veiqia) worn by indigenous Fijian women in the nineteenth century, highlighting the link between clothing and the adorned human body and the ongoing relevance of museum collections and archives.

Author : SHELLY. VIVIAN
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781719449496
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Ribbon Skirts written by SHELLY. VIVIAN and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ribbon skirt is not a mere fashion statement, they are a way of life.