59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

<DIV><DIV>The dressmaker's patterns for the more than 50 different garments included in this volume first appeared in the 1890s in issues of the quarterly <I>The Voice of Fashion</I>. Most of the patterns are for stylish daywear for women, but there are house dresses and nightwear as well, along with a selection of suits and dresses for young boys and girls and several garments for men.<br>Reproduced from rare original issues of <I>The Voice of Fashion</I>, these patterns show that although most ladies' fashions of the 1890s were designed to conceal the body behind high necks, long sleeves, and full, floor-length skirts, a lively interest in revealing the female figure persisted. Elegant hand craftsmanship and the luxuriant draping of rich fabric further enhanced this statuesque idealization of femininity.<br>An informational general introduction to dressmaker's patterns and concise instructions for using them precede this lively parade of <I>fin-de-si¨cle</I> fashions. Readers will also find over 575 patterns and illustrations detailing the various garments, with individual instructions for making them. Costume enthusiasts interested in re-creating exact copies of vintage clothing will find this book an indispensable guide; indeed, anyone interested in the history of fashion and costume will welcome this fascinating reference to late Victorian dressmaking.</DIV></DIV>