59 Authentic Turn-of-the-century Fashion Patterns

59 Authentic Turn-of-the-century Fashion Patterns
Author: Kristina Harris
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486283577

Over 575 illustrations detailing 59 different garments, mainly for women. Introduction and brief instructions.

Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques

Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques
Author: S. S. Gordon
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486412415

Classic 1901 guide to cutting ladies' tailor-made clothing includes patterns and detailed instructions for creating over 60 garments and parts of wearing apparel: leg-o-mutton sleeves, broad collars, military cape, knickerbockers, bloomers, opera cloak, riding breeches, and much more. The perfect reference for recreating vintage clothing for costume parties and theatrical productions.

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Author: Kristina Harris
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486320170

Vintage guide offered turn-of-the-century seamstresses clear instructions for altering patterns and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding gowns, coats, maternity wear, children's clothing, and other apparel.

60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns

60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns
Author: Kristina Seleshanko
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486461769

Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular 19th-century "ladies" periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children. Historians, collectors of antiques, and costume designers will appreciate this original collection, which features suggestions for re-creating the garments with modern tools and techniques.

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns
Author: Kristina Harris
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2012-07-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 048613282X

Rich selection of dressmakers' patterns from popular, late-19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion includes 50 garments for women, from day and evening dresses to tennis outfits and undergarments. 498 illustrations.

The Voice of Fashion

The Voice of Fashion
Author: Frances Grimble
Publisher:
Total Pages: 463
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780963651723

The Voice of Fashion contains a comprehensive selection of women's styles from rare originals of 14 magazines published from 1900 through 1906. The 79 patterns in this book include afternoon, evening, ball, and wedding gowns; home and maternity wear; suits and blouses for day and business; lingerie; outer coats; and outfits for riding, golf, and other sports. Each pattern has a fashion plate, plus instructions for drafting and assembly. Additional fashion columns and plates supplement the information on fabrics, trims, and construction. A substantial glossary explains period fabric names and dressmaking terms. The patterns can be enlarged either by projection, or by drafting with the Diamond Cutting System used with the original magazines.

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them
Author: Mary Fernald
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486449068

Practical, informative guidebook shows how to create everything from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s. 81 illustrations.

Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898

Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898
Author: Stella Blum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486132080

Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book." — Theatre Design and Technology.