The Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns with Instructions, Fashion Plates, and Period Sewing Techniques
by Frances Grimble
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"The 85 patterns and 91 fashion plates in this book were reproduced from rare originals of the 1905 American Garment Cutter Instruction and Diagram Book and 1907-1909 issues of the quarterly American Modiste. These publications were used by both professional dressmakers and amateurs. They offered sophisticated fashions, artistic illustrations, fashion columns describing the latest styles, and pattern instructions. They also provided the ability to create patterns for the wearer's individual show more measurements with the American System of Cutting. ... This book is a rich pattern source for readers who recreate period costumes for the theater, living history, or bridal wear."--Back cover. show lessTags
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Contains patterns and fashioon plates reproduced form the 1903 American Garment Cutter Instruction and Diagram Book, and 1907-1909 issues of the quarterly American Modiste. The fashion plates are caricatures because the rather-small heads are "photo-shopped" onto hand-drawn bodies showing the clothing in an exaggeration of the style displayed. The pattern pieces are simple and must be enlarged to use. The information on techniques is useful.
Handy for a theatrical costumer.
Handy for a theatrical costumer.
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- The Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns with Instructions, Fashion Plates, and Period Sewing Techniques
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- 1997-07
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- Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Art & Design, History, General Nonfiction
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- 646.407 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Sewing, Grooming, Life Skills Clothing and accessories construction Clothing for specific kinds of people Patterns
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- TT520 .E35 — Technology Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Clothing manufacture. Dressmaking. Tailoring
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