| The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns with Instructions and Fashion Plates Contributor(s): Grimble, Frances (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0963651722 ISBN-13: 9780963651723 Publisher: Lavolta Press OUR PRICE: $37.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1998 Annotation: Ms. Grimble says, "This is a companion volume to my book The Edwardian Modiste, which contains patterns from 1905 through 1909. It continues my work of making early pattern-drafting systems widely available for modern use. Dozens of different systems were patented in the 19th and early 20th centuries. But most had the same goal, which was to make it easy for sewers to accurately draft patterns to an individual's body measurements. The system used for The Voice of Fashion requires special rulers, whose units are not inches. We reconstructed them from period information and provided them with the book. They work quite well. You don't need any draft experience, you don't have to do arithmetic, and the patterns fit. However, you wish you can project the patterns instead". |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Dewey: 646.4 |
| LCCN: 97072141 |
| Physical Information: 1.03" H x 8.64" W x 11.09" (2.46 lbs) 463 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Voice of Fashion contains a comprehensive selection of women's styles from rare originals of 14 magazines published from 1900 through 1906. The 79 patterns in this book include afternoon, evening, ball, and wedding gowns; home and maternity wear; suits and blouses for day and business; lingerie; outer coats; and outfits for riding, golf, and other sports. Each pattern has a fashion plate, plus instructions for drafting and assembly. Additional fashion columns and plates supplement the information on fabrics, trims, and construction. A substantial glossary explains period fabric names and dressmaking terms. The patterns can be enlarged either by projection, or by drafting with the Diamond Cutting System used with the original magazines. |