Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe (Paperback)

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Rich selection of scaled dressmaker's patterns from the popular late 19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion details Fifty garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and undergarments. Of practical use for costume designers and students of fashion; will also delight browsers. 498 illustrations.

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Product Details Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (May 13, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486407217 ISBN-13: 978-0486407210 Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,950 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #60 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion > Commercial #79 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 31 of 31 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1890s Sewing Patterns, February 16, 2001 By A Customer This book contains sewing patterns drawn from the same issues of the magazine _The Voice of Fashion_ as Dover's earlier collection _59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns_. Both books contain patterns for the 1890s. This book focuses more on women's patterns; the other book contains many children's. I collect original issues of _The Voice of Fashion_. This magazine was published from 1886 to 1909. Every issue mirrors the season's changing styles. I am glad to see an anthology that makes the 1890s patterns more widely available. One note for seamstresses enlarging the patterns--the measurements on them are not inches, or metric. They are for a patent drafting system that is not included with either book. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must, November 25, 2000 By  Martha R. Shoemaker "wyntyrose" (fort drum, ny) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    A must have book for anyone interested in Late Victorian clothing. The introductions gives a basic review of drafting methods, with careful reading and patience (lots of it!) the patterns are easily drafted to modern measurements. You can't beat the price for the number of patterns you get. 23 of 27 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Historic Tailoring Tips Revealed, April 26, 2001 By  Claudia Clarke Villa (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews Have you ever wondered how they made those lovely turn-of-the-century gowns? This book tells you how they did it! A reprint of a 1905 Butterick sewing book, it is intended for readers who aready know how to sew, as no beginning techniques are included. Full of vintage photographs and detailed instructions, this book gives step by step procedures for many tailoring techniques which we rarely see on anything but designer wear. These techniques can be applied by any seamstress to produce a more fitted and tailored look to their fashions. Definately worth owning for any costumer or fashion designer looking for a more romantic and tailored look in their fashions.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Fantastic A must have book for anyone interested in Late Victorian clothing and who enjoys sewing authentic Victorian clothes, not just Victorian-styled clothes. Read more Published 1 month ago by Roberta J. Schafer 3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book The book apparently is a copy of original books used by dressmakers in Victorian times. I was actually looking for patterns to scan and enlarge for doll cloths making. Read more Published 18 months ago by W. Shaddox 3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing The buyer should know that a large majority of the patterns have blouses in the leg of mutton style. Since this was not what I was looking for I had to send it back. Read more Published on May 26, 2001 by M. Tressler 4.0 out of 5 stars A class of their own. Good techniques for a lost art. Anyone who enjoys sewing authentic Victorian clothes, not just Victorian-styled clothes should buy this book. Published on June 16, 2000 by [e-mail] Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486407217
• ISBN-13: 978-0486407210
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,950 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #60 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion > Commercial
  #79 in	Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1890s Sewing Patterns, February 16, 2001

By A Customer

This book contains sewing patterns drawn from the same issues of the magazine _The Voice of Fashion_ as Dover's earlier collection _59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns_. Both books contain patterns for the 1890s. This book focuses more on women's patterns; the other book contains many children's. I collect original issues of _The Voice of Fashion_. This magazine was published from 1886 to 1909. Every issue mirrors the season's changing styles. I am glad to see an anthology that makes the 1890s patterns more widely available. One note for seamstresses enlarging the patterns--the measurements on them are not inches, or metric. They are for a patent drafting system that is not included with either book.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must, November 25, 2000

By	Martha R. Shoemaker "wyntyrose" (fort drum, ny) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must have book for anyone interested in Late Victorian clothing. The introductions gives a basic review of drafting methods, with careful reading and patience (lots of it!) the patterns are easily drafted to modern measurements. You can't beat the price for the number of patterns you get.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historic Tailoring Tips Revealed, April 26, 2001

By	Claudia Clarke Villa (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

Have you ever wondered how they made those lovely turn-of-the-century gowns? This book tells you how they did it! A reprint of a 1905 Butterick sewing book, it is intended for readers who aready know how to sew, as no beginning techniques are included. Full of vintage photographs and detailed instructions, this book gives step by step procedures for many tailoring techniques which we rarely see on anything but designer wear. These techniques can be applied by any seamstress to produce a more fitted and tailored look to their fashions. Definately worth owning for any costumer or fashion designer looking for a more romantic and tailored look in their fashions.