Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kristina Harris
SeriesDover Fashion and Costumes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165
Category/GenreNeedlework and fabric crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9780486404851
ClassificationsDewey:646.40409034
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date 1 February 2000
Publication Country United States

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.