Pattern Designing for Dressmakers

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Summary: Wow! How fashion has changed!
Review: Clothing may not have been very comfortable in the late 19th century and early 20th century but this book has proven that they were truly works of art. With hundreds of illustrations, from bustled dresses to the many different kinds of collars possible; it leaves lots of room for the imagination. Just on pleated skirts alone, there were 25 excellent illustrations. As a junior fashion design student, I found this book easy to read. The patterns and diagrams were easy to understand and the logic behind the designs makes pattern designing seem not too complicated. The designs here are for lovers of details and elegance.

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Summary: The Basics from 1880 to 1935
Review: This book covers the basics of female dress from the middle 1800's to the 1930's, in my opinion, rather well. It is very hard to find books that will not only teach you how to pattern draft (which is correct, anyhow)patterns, but how to design off of basic patterns for an era that is long gone. I enjoyed the children's illustrations the most...it is very, very hard to find a book that will help you draft children's patterns at all. I recommend this book to anyone who wants accurate information on pattern drafting for the late Crinoline, Edwardian, and 1920's eras.