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Authentic Victorian Dressmaking TechniquesAt the turn of the century, ladies of privilege could easily afford their own dressmakers, and even middle class housewives occasionally employed competent seamstresses. But many women did their own sewing, often relying on Dressmaking, Up to Date, a how to book published by the Butterick Publishing Company. First published in 1905 and widely considered the first modern American sewing book, this extremely rare volume is published here complete and
At the turn of the century, ladies of privilege could easily afford their own dressmakers, and even middle-class housewives occasionally employed competent seamstresses. But many women did their own sewing, often relying on Dressmaking, Up to Date, a how-to book published by the Butterick Publishing Company. First published in 1905 and widely considered the first modern American sewing book, this extremely rare volume is published here complete and unabridged.This Butterick manual provides clear and concise instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening gowns, coats, jackets, maternity wear, undergarments, bathrobes, children's clothing, and many other articles of apparel. Today's costume historians and sewing enthusiasts will find fascinating instruction in such long-lost arts as boning a bodice perfectly, creating skirt sweepers and bust enhancers, concealing hooks and eyes, and other vintage dressmaking techniques.
An indispensable archive of information on late-Victorian and turn-of-the-century clothing, this volume will be of immense interest to anyone fascinated by the fashion and costume of the period. It will also be of value to needleworkers wanting to create accurate reproductions of Victorian-era costume, or to anyone interested in applying time-honored sewing techniques to a modern wardrobe.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 12/29/1998
ISBN: 9780486404851
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.53w x 0.40d
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Such a cute book. Perfect for our vday baskets!
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A Sweet & Playful Valentine’s Read Kids Will Adore 💕🦖
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How to Catch a Loveosaurus is such a fun and adorable Valentine’s Day story! The rhyming text and colorful illustrations keep kids engaged while spreading a sweet message about love and kindness. It’s perfect for classroom read-alouds, Valentine’s Day celebrations, or cozy storytime at home. A charming addition to any child’s book collection and a great seasonal favorite!
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Great illustration, quality binding
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Cute story!!
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Enjoyable little Valentines book.
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