Sunny sunglasses drive U.S. eyewear boom in 1989
Ameri cans buy trendy sunglasses in record numbers with about 250 million pairs and 1.54 billion dollars in sales. Giorgio Armani designs and Sun Shade Optique expand with eight stores, highlighting quality brands, health filters, and fashion influence led by Ray-Ban and Serengeti.
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Wallis Arnold
Sun Shade Optique
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France
Belle
Christian Dior
Serengeti
Ted Lapidus
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Make your own wardrobe with sewing for style and savings
Working women turn to sewing to expand wardrobes and save money.Madeline Guyon of the Sewing Fashion Council notes sewing one or two items per season can match quality of department store skirts at a fraction of cost. A sample skirt cost $25 in materials and hours to sew, offering comparable quality to a $100 purchase. The piece suggests tracking clothing spend, with typical annual allowances from 4 to 8 percent of income. A USA Today figure cites a $16,000 starting salary for recent grads at under 4 percent or $640 yearly. For $25,000 earners, eight percent equals about $2,000 per year. For learners, the AHSA video Sew Easy Sew Beautiful guides viewers to make three garments, priced at $24.95, with orders via mail to AHSA. delivery takes 4–6 weeks. tax applies for NY residents.
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Laura Biagiotti
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Madeline Guyon
Sewing Fashion Council
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American Home Sewing Association
Vicki Hastings
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Sewing Guild hosts Donna Salyer video on sewing techniques
The Butler Neighborhood Workshop Group of the American Sewing Guild presents a video by Donna Salyer on sewing techniques from 7 to 9 p.m. July 12 at the Butler Penn State Cooperative Extension Building 10. The American Sewing Guild is a national body promoting home sewing and fellowship. Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about sewing.
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Serger sewing machines transform home industry and faster fashion
The serger or overlock machine revolutionizes home sewing by stitching trimming and finishing at up to 1500 stitches per minute. It halves or two-thirds sewing time, complements standard machines, and is now a top selling item with models priced around 600 to 700 dollars. Shoppers are advised to compare thread counts threading needles stitch options speed and warranties before buying.
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Sue Hausmann
Sergers
Vicki Hastings
Sewing Fashion Council
Fashion hosiery patterns step into spring and summer
Designers showcase patterned and colorblocked hosiery to lift outfits. Round the Clock introduces Blossom Side Seam and Floral Bouquet ultra sheer styles, while Jardin de Fleurs by Givenchy adds rose and tulip motifs. Metro Dots and Urban Stripe slim legs, with knit panty options for pants wear and no visible panty lines.
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Round the
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Jardin de Fleurs
Marque de Givenchy
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