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
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.
DIY Scrunchie Workshop - 12- 18 years - SOLD OUT
Jul 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginner-friendly workshop is a great way for teens to get comfortable using a sewing machine while making their own scrunchie to take home.
The Great British Sewing Bee
Books from the tv show The Great British Sewing Bee - techniques, and books by judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.
The Great Stash Swap
Nov 26th | 9:00am - 11:00am
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
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.
DIY Scrunchie Workshop - 12- 18 years - SOLD OUT
Jul 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginner-friendly workshop is a great way for teens to get comfortable using a sewing machine while making their own scrunchie to take home.
The Great British Sewing Bee
Books from the tv show The Great British Sewing Bee - techniques, and books by judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.
The Great Stash Swap
Nov 26th | 9:00am - 11:00am
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, paints, brushes, zips etc then choose what you want to take away
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.