Fashion
Resources for the dedicated follower of fashion.
Find books, magazines and more about fashion, designers, sewing and style.
Find fashion titles in the catalogue
Find fashion titles in the catalogue
More fashion in the catalogue
Behind the Curtain: Costume Design FULLY BOOKED
Aug 25th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A conversation with Deborah Moor, Costume Designer for the Court Theatre's 2026 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Wallet-making Workshop
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Curious about our sewing machines? Learn the basics and take home your very own fabric wallet. Free, no bookings required.
Crafting for Wellbeing - Stitching on felt, part of a series
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery? Join the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild this month for a stitching on felt activity.
Sew@Tūranga, part of a series
Sew with others, share ideas, and build your skills in a supportive environment, with help available if you need it. Weekly on Thursdays.
Behind the Curtain: Costume Design FULLY BOOKED
Aug 25th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A conversation with Deborah Moor, Costume Designer for the Court Theatre's 2026 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Wallet-making Workshop
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Curious about our sewing machines? Learn the basics and take home your very own fabric wallet. Free, no bookings required.
Crafting for Wellbeing - Stitching on felt, part of a series
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery? Join the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild this month for a stitching on felt activity.
Sew@Tūranga, part of a series
Sew with others, share ideas, and build your skills in a supportive environment, with help available if you need it. Weekly on Thursdays.
New Zealand fashion
Explore the clothing and dress of Kiwis, from past eras and today.
Studying fashion
- Sewing and dress making
- Listing on CINCH of sewing classes and courses.
- Fashion technology and design
- Courses at Ara, Institute of Canterbury.
Staff picks
Sewing
Whether you're making clothes, creating an amazing costume for Armageddon, or mending you'll find useful resources at the Library.