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1) Nine Tailors
Author
Series
Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries volume 9
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Formats
Description
While ringing in the New Year, Lord Peter Wimsey discovers some old crimes: “A rattling good mystery” (Kirkus Reviews).
Lord Peter Wimsey and his manservant Bunter are halfway across the wild flatlands of East Anglia when they make a wrong turn, straight into a ditch. They scramble over the rough country to the nearest church, where they find hospitality, dinner, and an invitation to go bell-ringing. This ancient...
Lord Peter Wimsey and his manservant Bunter are halfway across the wild flatlands of East Anglia when they make a wrong turn, straight into a ditch. They scramble over the rough country to the nearest church, where they find hospitality, dinner, and an invitation to go bell-ringing. This ancient...
2) The outfit
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.
Author
Series
Wyoming sunrise volume 2
Language
English
Description
"If widowed seamstress Nell Armstrong has to make one more pair of boring chaps for the cowboys in her tiny Wyoming town, she might just quit the business altogether! So meeting Brand Nolte, a widower struggling to raise three girls on his own, seems like her dream come true. Brand has no idea how to dress the girls properly, and Nell finally has a chance to create beautiful outfits while also teaching the girls to sew. But Nell is much more than...
Author
Series
Blood of stars volume 1
Language
English
Description
Disguising herself as a boy to compete for the position of imperial tailor, Maia must somehow complete the impossible task of sewing three magic gowns for the emperor's bride-to-be from the sun's laughter, the moon's tears, and the blood of stars.
6) Mr. Frank
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"On his last day before retirement, Mr. Frank is sewing the most wonderful outfit of his long career. In all his years working as a tailor, Mr. Frank has made all kinds of clothes. From the practical uniforms of the 1940s to the wild and weird designs of the 1960s and 1970s, he has seen (and sewn) just about everything. But todays project is especially close to Mr. Frank's heart. With its use of textiles and sensitive period detail, Irene Luxbacher's...
Author
Publisher
Transit Children's Editions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are-told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul. When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical of his modern styles. Who would want to wear such funny-looking suits? But Deokgu remains devoted to his craft, and it's not long before the shop begins to flourish, becoming a beloved fixture in the community. Written...
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Harry Pendel is an ex-con turned tailor to the rich and famous, and married to smart, sexy Louisa. Andy Osnard is a suave and ruthless British spy who entices Harry into eavesdropping on the powerful politicians he clothes. Harry2s talent for storytelling compels him to weave an elaborate tale that's not only taken as truth, but sets off a chain of events that threaten to destroy everything he treasures most in life.
9) Mafia Inc
Publisher
Film Movement
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Français
Description
The Gamache tailors, from father to son, have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generations. Vince works on behalf of Frank the godfather with his eldest son Giaco. Vince seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather.
Author
Series
Delphine volume 1
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
When sixteen-year-old Delphine, a dressmaker mouse in Cinderella's chateau, learns of her connection to the Threaded, magical tailor mice of legend, she undertakes an epic quest to claim her identity.
11) Love me tonight
Series
Publisher
Universal Pictures International
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Cheated out of 15 suits by the deadbeat Viscount de Vareze, poor Parisian couturier Maurice Courtelin heads to the Chateau d'Artelines to collect the money that he is owed. Introduced as a Baron to hide the truth from de Vareze's uncle, Maurice woos the smitten Jeannette, a haughty princess who is unaware that the noble she has fallen for is just a common tailor.
Series
Publisher
GoodTimes DVD
Pub. Date
2001, c1992-1995
Language
English
Description
A city mouse and a country mouse visit each other's homes. Lucie visits Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and learns of Mr. Jeremy Fisher's fishing trip. An old tailor working on a cloak for the Mayor of Gloucester's wedding on Christmas morning is helped by some mice.
Author
Series
Delphine volume 2
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Delphine the seamstress mouse uses her needle's ancient magic to save the kingdom from King Midnight.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress in this glittering novel of family, love, ambition, and self discovery by the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls. 2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History: A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on...
Author
Series
Lucky lovers of London volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two best friends follow their dreams in 1885 London, one as a promising tailor while the other runs and underground queer club.
London, 1885. David Forester and Noah Clarke have been best friends since boarding school. All grown up now, clever, eccentric Noah is Savile Row's most promising young tailor, while former socialite David runs an underground queer club, The Curious Fox. Nothing makes David happier than to keep the incense lit, the pianist...
17) Gomorrah
Series
Criterion collection volume 493
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2009
Language
Italiano
Description
Five disparate tales of Naples' mafia underworld, known as the Camorra, centered around a housing project controlled by the mob. As adapted from the best-selling exposé by undercover Italian reporter, Roberto Saviano, the film depicts a culture that is thoroughly corrupted by organized crime.
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
THE SPACESUIT is inspired by real people and events. It follows the story of an ordinary but talented young woman who became part of one of the most amazing events in human history."--Jacket flap.
"The inspiration behind this book...This story was inspired by Eleanor "Ellie" Foraker. Eleanor was born in Kenton, Delaware and worked at ILC Dover for 43 years. A talented seamstress and manager, Ellie was truly dedicated to the making of spacesuits....
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Follow the remarkable journey of Jeanne Villepreux-Power from her childhood in a small French village to her life as a naturalist in nineteenth century Messina, Sicily, where she conducted groundbreaking research and invented aquariums."--Provided by publisher.
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