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The American Duchess Guide To 18th Century Dressmaking, Softcover, 2017
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781624144530
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Company
ISBN-10
1624144535
ISBN-13
9781624144530
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234297170
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking : How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them with Style
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Sewing, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
23.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-942125
Reviews
"In this must-have volume, the American Duchess ladies solve your costuming worries,sharing solid yet accessible research, inspiring images and tips from the sewing trenches in a style that makes historically accurate 18th century sewing more achievable and fun than it's ever been." -Cathy Hay, CEO, Foundations Revealed "Finally we have a book to span the gap between academic research and hands-on sewing instruction for the 18th century. It takes the mystery out of historically accurate technique and presents it in a beautiful and achievable way, grounded in the authors' years of experience in hands-on research." -Cynthia Settje, Owner, Redthreaded Costumes & Corsets
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
646.4072
Synopsis
Bring History to Life Whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes--the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown--using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast. With Lauren and Abby's guidance, you'll feel as if you just stepped out of an 18th century portrait. The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking demystifies 18th century fashion and sewing techniques so that you can wear these beautiful gowns with confidence and style.
LC Classification Number
TT520
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- 24 May, 2018
A worthwhile book for anyone who is sewing 18th century clothing.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks
- 15 Aug, 2018
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- 29 Apr, 2020
Historical Clothing
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- 06 Jul, 2021
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