Patterns of Fashion (Vol 1)
Arnold, Janet
ISBN 10: 0333136063 ISBN 13: 9780333136065
Published by Pan MacMillan, 1972
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Patterns of Fashion 1 focuses on Englishwomen’s dresses and their construction form 1660 up to 1860―when the sewing machine came into general use. Drawings taken from original garment specimens in collections throughout England are supplemented with details showing their construction and laid out on grid paper along with construction comments and fabric details. From wrapping gowns, riding habits, pelisses, and chemises to sack dresses, morning dresses, and wedding dresses Janet Arnold lays out patterns for costume construction.
Contains 180 black and white illustrations. 28 patterns.
About the Author: Janet Arnold was a skilled costumier and historian of fashion. She died in 1998.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Patterns of Fashion (Vol 1)
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition