Description
| Product ID: | 9781785000515 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Making Victorian Costumes for Women |
| Authors: | Author: Heather Audin |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Needlework and fabric crafts, Needlework & fabric crafts |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Starting with the early years of Victoria's reign, this book examines the developments and evolution of fashionable dress as it progressed throughout her six decades as queen. Starting with the early years of Victoria''s reign, this essential book examines the developments and evolution of fashionable dress as it progressed throughout her six decades as queen. From the demure styles of the 1840s to the exaggerated sleeves of the 1890s, it explores the ever-changing Victorian silhouette, and gives patterns, instructions and advice so that the amateur dressmaker can create their own versions of these historic outfits. Other topics covered include: information on tools and equipment; a guide to transferring pattern pieces; a concise guide to the various layers of Victorian underwear; step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help construct the patterns and advice on how to personalize the outfit. Illustrations of fashion plates, Victorian carte de visite photographs and original surviving garments provide visual inspiration and reference. |
| Imprint Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-12-16 |