The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.2 Make it Work: Hit the runway with the January fashion shows: Mode à Paris, Milan Fashion Week, São Paulo Fashion Week and Germany's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Read TWO books that fit the following options. You MAY use the same option twice.

A. ONE book with a type of fabric or dressmaking/tailoring trim (a decorative or functional element applied to the garment), or a sewing need: silk, satin, corduroy, denim, leather, lace, button, bead, rhinestone, fringe, pattern, thread, needle, etc. in the title or subtitle. Plurals, possessives, and variations (unbuttoned, lacemaker, silken) work.

B. ONE book with a cover that’s “all about the dress” These lists may help- Dresses to Die For! Women in White Be careful with lists- not every book on a GR list may work. The cover should highlight the dress.
Required: If you choose option B, please include a link to the title or cover (preferred) when you post.

Fabrics: tapestry

These work

These don't work so well for A
emerald
fly
seamstress
hemlines

These don't work so well for B

would this work for B by Sophie NIcholls or is more like "Pearls" not dress ;)?

Would either of these work for B



Thanks

Aleksandra wrote: "would this work for B by Sophie NIcholls or is more like "Pearls" not dress ;)?"

I don't think that one has quite enough dress, sorry.

Hettie wrote: "Would either of these work for B



Thanks"

Either would work

I'm clutching at straws here but figured I'd ask anyway about 'thread' and 'emerald' for part A?

Dlmrose wrote: "Aleksandra wrote: "would this work for B by Sophie NIcholls or is more like "Pearls" not dress ;)?"

I don't think that one has quite enough dress, sorry."

Thanks, found another one :)

ahh, tim gunn, I love thee!! hehe!

Some ideas would be Luxe series.

Will these work?

chucklesthescot wrote: "I'm clutching at straws here but figured I'd ask anyway about 'thread' and 'emerald' for part A?"

Sorry, that's stretching it

In addition to the words listed maybe these will inspire
fabrics: cashmere, jersey, chiffon, crepe, flannel, fleece, foil, houndstooth, lame, linen, metal (variation of metallic), net, organza, cotton, wool, terry, velour, velvet, twill

trims: ribbon, pompom, patch, cord

Would these be OK for option B?

Dlmrose wrote: "chucklesthescot wrote: "I'm clutching at straws here but figured I'd ask anyway about 'thread' and 'emerald' for part A?"

Sorry, that's stretching it

In addition to the words listed maybe these w..."

Yeah I thought so! I think I might need to give this one a miss as urban fantasy and horror don't tend to have clothing related titles!

Dlmrose would this one be ok for B

chucklesthescot wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "chucklesthescot wrote: "I'm clutching at straws here but figured I'd ask anyway about 'thread' and 'emerald' for part A?"

Sorry, that's stretching it

In addition to the words list..."

Try the dress option twice

Gayla wrote: "Will these work?



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yes

mstan wrote: "Would these be OK for option B?

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yes

Aleksandra wrote: "Dlmrose would this one be ok for B "

yes

If it's an ebook only, remember to get if approved at SRC ebook verification

Dee wrote: ""

yes

Would the word thread work for part A:?

Sheila wrote: "Would the word thread work for part A:?"

Since this has come up before (post 8) I'll open up the task to allow dressmaking or tailoring needs- patterns, needle, thread, etc

Sorry dlmrose I totally missed post 8. I didn't mean to repost the same question.

Sheila wrote: "Sorry dlmrose I totally missed post 8. I didn't mean to repost the same question."

No problem- I've updated the task description. Adding notions makes sense.

chucklesthescot wrote: "Yeah I thought so! I think I might need to give this one a miss as urban fantasy and horror don't tend to have clothing related titles! ."

I don't know if you've read it, and I don't know how "horror" it is, but I was thinking of using Button, Button: Uncanny Stories.

I wanted to see if these two would work?

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★Meghan★ wrote: "I wanted to see if these two would work?

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They do

Does this work?

Is there enough of the dress in these two?

Katie wrote: "Does this work?

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yes

Rosemary wrote: "Is there enough of the dress in these two?
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yes

what about ? is there enough dress?

Sassafrass wrote: "what about ? is there enough dress?"

yes

- viable for option B?

Are these okay for option B?

Thank you so much for the added options Dlmrose! *rushes off to recheck my books...*

Jessica wrote: " - viable for option B?"

yes

☆Rebecca G. wrote: "


Are these okay for option B?"

yes

Is this one ok for part 2?

Will this work for B-dress?

The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B.

Does this work for B?

chucklesthescot wrote: "Is this one ok for part 2?

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yes

April wrote: "Will this work for B-dress?

The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B."

yes

Nonodisco wrote: "

Does this work for B?"

Sorry, no

Would either or both of these work for B?
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BJ Rose wrote: "Would either or both of these work for B?
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yes to both

For A, what about The Girl in the Steel Corset

Missy wrote: "For A, what about The Girl in the Steel Corset"

I chose that one, , the dress is fantastic!