ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TAFFETA
From Medieval Latin taffata, from Persian tāftah spun, from tāftan to spin.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAFFETA»
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taffeta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
taffeta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bad Bridesmaid: Bachelorette Brawls and
Taffeta ...
" This is what Siri Agrell's best friend told her just before kicking her out of the wedding that Agrell had spent many months--and dollars--preparing for. Her offense? It's not that she slept with the groom, or even the best man.
Twelve-year-old Demaris and her friends become involved with smugglers and a young man who may be a spy, in a rural community near the southern coast of England in the eighteenth century.
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Offbeat Bride:
Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides
Unenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted with the nuances of traditional nuptials.
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Love in the Time of
Taffeta
At age 30, Iley Gilbert is thoroughly sick of trying to make it in the photo biz, and disenchanted after putting in stints at a Boston-area newspaper, a photography gallery, and even a pathetic frame shop.
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The Panic Years: A Guide to Surviving Smug Married Friends, ...
You’ve hit the Panic Years. According to author Doree Lewak, the Panic Years mark the point (usually around your twenty-sixth birthday) when your dating agenda fundamentally changes—from dating for a fling to dating for a ring.
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Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and ...
Taffeta Soft and light, with a characteristic rustle, taffeta can achieve great
fullness and shape without excessive weight and bulk. Sometimes considered a
temperamental fabric, taffeta is tightly woven and ribbed. The ribs are created by
cross, ...
She had a flame-coloured petticoat; silky—it made a rustling sound like taffeta—
swirling out round her on the threshing floor; and all the lanterns were lit, and the
fiddler playing, and stars seemed to be dancing too in the open doorway.
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Behind the
Taffeta Curtain
Verne Castress. “I wanted to spend a pleasant afternoon conversing with a
charming lady who spoke the English language fluently. That is not an option
here in Turkey. So, how can I make your stay here enjoyable?” From the windows
she ...
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Fifteen Candles: 15 Tales of
Taffeta, Hairspray, Drunk ...
For the uninitiated, the quinceañera celebrates the passage of a fifteen-year-old girl into adulthood: It's a bit bat mitzvah with a dash of debutante ball, and loaded with the same potential for hilarity and adolescent angst.
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Sew Any Fabric: A Quick Reference to Fabrics from A to Z
Similar Fabrics: Antique taffeta, barathea, basket weave taffeta, bayadere,
bengaline, ciré, faille, givrene, gros de Lon- dres, iridescent taffeta, jacquard
taffeta, mikado silk, moiré, paper taffeta, pongee, repp, tissue taffeta, tussah,
watered silk.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAFFETA»
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taffeta is used in the context of the following news items.
Trapped in Taffeta
Few plays boast six well-rounded roles for female actors. Fewer still could wrest the largest laughs of the night out of a well-heeled wedding planner waving an ... «The Journal, Jul 15»
Royal bridal gowns including Kate Middleton and Grace Kelly's …
... as well, with the duchesse satin and opulent silks of the earliest gowns giving way to popular contemporary choices such as lace, organza, taffeta and tulle. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
Taffeta and tiaras: 100 prom photos from the past in south west Wales
With prom season almost upon us, we ask: Are you or your kids in our gallery of 100 prom photos from the past few years in Swansea Bay and Llanelli? And can ... «South Wales Evening Post, Apr 15»
Research and Markets: Global Polyester Taffeta Industry Report 2014
The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. The polyester taffeta market ... «Business Wire, Feb 15»
Say Yes to the Dress Canada brings tears and taffeta
Packed with tears and taffeta, the Canadian version of the hit reality series features dress-seekers from Newfoundland to British Columbia. The series is shot in ... «MetroNews Canada, Jan 15»
Berry College Theatre presents 'A Taffeta Christmas' as annual …
Deanna Cunningham, left, and Sophia Veser are just two of the cast members in the upcoming Berry College Theatre production of "A Taffeta Christmas" Dec. «Northwest Georgia News, Nov 14»
Ralph Lauren channels the safari look – even in silk taffeta
His final item was the starkest example: a sage green silk taffeta evening dress that looked like a casual safari jacket on top, only with a skirt billowing out like an ... «Canada.com, Sep 14»
'Professional bridesmaid' will happily wear taffeta, for a fee
While every bride has ostensibly met her knight in shining armour, who will rescue the poor bridesmaids from the reams of orange taffeta, shellacked hair and ... «CTV News, Jul 14»
Our Male Coworkers Have No Idea What Taffeta, Taupe, or Tresses …
For years romantic comedies, '80s dating manuals, standup comedians, and our own mothers have tried to convince us that men and women speak entirely ... «Styleite, Jun 14»
Holy Taffeta! The Prom Bubble Has Burst
Visa released a national survey Thursday that says Americans will be spending 14% less on the taffeta-heavy rite of passage this year. Households spent an ... «TIME, Apr 14»
