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Medieval Costume in England and France :
The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries
Carefully researched, meticulously detailed account of the style and construction of period costumes. Includes descriptions and illustrations of royal apparel, elaborate ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments and civilian dress of all classes. Also discusses jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery and hairdressing.

Dating Fabrics : A Color Guide 1800-1960
Textile appraisers and collectors of fabrics, quilts, and antiques can use this book to recognize, identify, and date vintage American fabrics as used in quilts and clothing. Over 1,000 color fabric swatches are shown in this handy, pocket-size reference guide. Simply match antique fabrics by selecting a time period and comparing colors and prints.

What People Wore : 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century

Patterns of Fashion 2 :
Englishwomen's Dresses and
Their Construction C.1860-1940

Patterns of Fashion : 1660-1860

Patterns of Fashion :
The Cut and Construction of Clothes for
Men and Women C1560-1620

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns :
Complete Lady's Wardrobe
Rich selection of scaled dressmaker’s patterns from the popular late-19th century magazine The Voice of Fashion details 50 garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and undergarments This volume will not only find practical use among costume designers and students of fashion history but will also delight browsers and anyone intrigued by the evolution of clothing styles. 498 illus.

59 Authentic
Turn-Of-The-Century Fashion Patterns

Blueprints of Fashion :
Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s
(Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest.

After a Fashion :
How to Reproduce, Restore, and
Wear Vintage Styles

Adventure With Polarfleece :
A Sewing Expedition

The Voice of Fashion :
79 Turn-Of-The Century Patterns With
Instructions and Fashion Plates

Halloween Costumes
(Singer Sewing Reference Library)
As with the other books in the Singer series, this one offers great step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos that are fairly easy to follow and yield very polished results. Construction comes in three basic styles: tabards, gowns, and full-suit costumes, as well as detailed directions on making various types of headwear, capes, collars, skirts, wings, leggings, and shoe covers. Though the costume ideas are a bit on the ordinary side (pumpkin, spaceman, lion, king and queen, and the like), the terrific instructions can be adapted to unlimited costume designs of your own devising.

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes :
Garments, Trims, and Accessories
from Ancient Egypt to 1915

Sewing Victorian Doll Clothes :
Authentic Costumes from Museum Collections

The Edwardian Modiste : 85 Authentic
Patterns With Instructions, Fashion Plates,
and Period Sewing Techniques

Making Make-Believe :
Fun Props, Costumes and Creative Play Ideas

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