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Making Victorian Costumes for Women

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Making Victorian Costumes for Women

Contributors:

By (Author) Heather Audin

ISBN:

9781785000515

Publisher:

The Crowood Press Ltd

Imprint:

The Crowood Press Ltd

Publication Date:

16th December 2015

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

646.404

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

144

Dimensions:

Width 210mm, Height 237mm, Spine 11mm

Weight:

546g

Description

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. . 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 personalise the outfit . Illustrations of fashion plates, Victorian carte de visite photographs and original surviving garments provide visual inspiration and reference. . Seven main project chapters, each starting with an overview of the main fashions characteristic to that style of dress AUTHOR: Heather Audin is a museum curator, social historian and dressmaker. She also runs her own small replica costume business. She is passionate about researching and recreating historic dress, with a special interest in the Victorian period.

Author Bio

Heather Audin is a museum curator, social historian and dressmaker. She also runs her own small replica costume business. She is passionate about researching and recreating historic dress, with a special interest in the Victorian period.

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