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Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kristina Harris
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Series | Dover Fashion and Costumes |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:144 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165 |
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Category/Genre | Needlework and fabric crafts |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780486404851
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Classifications | Dewey:646.40409034 |
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Illustrations |
Illustrations, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Dover Publications Inc.
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Imprint |
Dover Publications Inc.
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Publication Date |
1 February 2000 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This vintage how-to manual - the first modern American sewing book - provided turn-of-the-century seamstresses with clear instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening gowns, coats, maternity wear, undergarments, children's clothing and other apparel. Also details lost arts like boning a bodice, creating bust enhancers, more.
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