The Female Economy

The Female Economy
Author: Wendy Gamber
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780252066016

The Female Economy explores that lost world of women's dominance, showing how independent, often ambitious businesswomen and the sometimes imperious consumers they served gradually vanished from the scene as custom production gave way to a largely unskilled modern garment industry controlled by men. Wendy Gamber helps overturn the portrait of wage-earning women as docile souls who would find fulfillment only in marriage and motherhood.

Woman's Dress - A Collection of Vintage Articles on Dressmaking, Millinery and Tailoring

Woman's Dress - A Collection of Vintage Articles on Dressmaking, Millinery and Tailoring
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2016-08-26
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1473356849

This curated selection of vintage articles is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about dressmaking, millinery, and tailoring women’s clothing. Woman's Dress is a comprehensive collection of tips and techniques from the golden age of fashion craftsmanship. Readers will find step-by-step instructions for creating exquisite dresses, skirts, blouses, and other garments, as well as expert guidance on hat making and the finer points of tailoring. The articles, written by experienced practitioners and fashion experts of their time, cover a broad range of topics, including fabric selection, pattern drafting, sewing techniques, and finishing touches. Reviving the charm and sophistication of vintage dressmaking, Woman's Dress not only preserves the technical knowledge of the past but also captures the elegance and style of golden-age fashion.