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Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

Name: Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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Book Synopsis: Imported custom-made clothes were usually beyond the financial reach of the average middle-class American woman of a century ago; and store-bought garments were often of inferior quality. This left many women with the options of making their own clothes or hiring a seamstress.While a number of economy-minded women did sew simple housedresses, and clothing for their children, many took favorite fashion plates to a dressmaker who would often consult patterns in a magazine such as The Voice of Fashion. This book, compiled by costume authority Kristina Harris, painstakingly reprints a rich selection of scaled dressmakers' patterns of the 1890s, taken from rare issues of that popular, late-19th century dressmaker's journal. Featuring such fashion elements as leg-o'-mutton sleeves, high-collared necklines, long skirts, and pinched waistlines, the collection includes nearly 500 patterns and illustrations detailing 50 garments for women. Every wardrobe necessity for the Victorian lady is covered — from nightgowns and wrappers for boudoir and breakfast, a riding habit and tennis outfit, to walking dresses for town and visiting, elegant dinner dresses, and elaborate evening gowns. An introduction and brief instruction for using the patterns are also included in a volume that will not only find practical use among costume designers and students of fashion history, but will also delight browsers, Victorian enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of clothing styles. 498 illustrations.

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Are you a lover of Victorian fashion? Do you dream of owning a truly authentic Victorian wardrobe, but find custom-made clothes to be too expensive? Look no further! Introducing our Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns Book, a treasure trove of dressmakers' patterns from the 1890s. Compiled by costume authority Kristina Harris, this book features nearly 500 patterns and illustrations detailing 50 garments for women, covering every wardrobe necessity for the Victorian lady.

Imagine being able to recreate the elegance and charm of the Victorian era with your own hands. With our meticulously reproduced patterns, you can now bring the fashion elements of this bygone era into your own wardrobe. From leg-o’-mutton sleeves to pinched waistlines, high-collared necklines to long skirts, our book has it all.

Not only will this book be a practical resource for costume designers and fashion students, but it will also delight Victorian enthusiasts and anyone who is fascinated by the evolution of clothing styles. Get ready to embark on a journey through time as you discover the intricate details and timeless beauty of Victorian fashion.

If you're tired of settling for store-bought garments of inferior quality, why not take matters into your own hands? Unleash your creativity and embark on a sewing adventure that will transport you to the glamorous Victorian era. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of fashion history!

Click here to get your copy of the Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns Book and start creating your very own Victorian masterpiece today!

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