Decorative Dressmaking
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Book Overview
In the 1920s and 1930s, dressmaking was still an art. Beautiful fabrics were cut into intricate shapes with clever detailing; now the clothes are collected avidly for occasional party dresses and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0878575790
ISBN13:9780878575794
Release Date:January 1985
Publisher:Rodale Books
Length:156 Pages
Weight:2.20 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Fantastic Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this book 20 years ago and shortly after had to quit sewing.Recently began again and found this book in my stash. What a gem. Sue uses examples from the 20's and 30's with lots and lots of ideas to use design ideas today. My creative juices are really jumping."
Decorative Dressmaking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Excellent, excellent, excellent. Shows the beginner and novice what to aspire to in garment making, and shows the experienced sewist how to produce the sophisticated effects that used to be found in better women's wear. Illustrations and photos are helpful and illustrative of the techniques. Instructions are easy to follow, complete and concise. This is just a wonderful book for inspiration and technique. I wish the author would write another book like this.
Make and modify vintage inspired clothing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Wisely focussing on the techniques that make vintage clothing exceptional, Thompson gives detailed practical instructions. I was a novice sewer when I bought this book, and I "glimpsed" the world of altering patterns. The illustrations of vintage fashions are FANTASTIC
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