The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style by Amazonundefined
Description
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.
Recenzja
"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
O autorze
Lauren Stowell
Product information
- Długość wersji drukowanej:240 str.
- Język:Angielski
- Wydawca:Page Street Publishing Co.
- Data publikacji:23 listopada 2017
- Wymiary:20.45 x 1.4 x 22.73 cm
- ISBN-10:1624144535
- ISBN-13:978-1624144530
- Author:Abby Cox
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