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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book contains many useful tips and techniques on hand sewing, construction, making alterations etc. Although it was intended as a guide to accompany Butterick patterns, the techniques can be applied to any dressmaking of the period.
I was, however, a little disapointed to find that it is not in fact "Authentic Victorian" at all, but actually dates from 1905 and is american, so in no way is it a victorian book.
I was, however, a little disapointed to find that it is not in fact "Authentic Victorian" at all, but actually dates from 1905 and is american, so in no way is it a victorian book.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a reprint of a sewing book from the early 20th century, so strictly speaking it's Edwardian rather than Victorian. However, plenty of the techniques are still valid for Victorian clothing and it's a fascinating little book, with some real insights into historical dressmaking. The main benefit of this book over so many others is that the instructions are original – this is how real people constructed their clothes at the time – rather than designed to be used by 'costumers' and therefore all about using modern techniques to create a historical 'look'.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have never seen a book with so much detail about how victorians made clothing...bustles, dust ruffles, how to bone correctly, etc. Its a must have if you sew repros, costumes, doll dresses, etc. Wow!
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Good for reference
Found some good ideas for adding authenticity to an outfit even though some techniques might center around the Edwardian era, I have used them for Victorian.
Published 12 months ago by Richard
Not what i imagined, but still useful
After reading the other reviews, where someone says great "patterns" i was expecting scale drawn patterns of the clothes, with the instructions. This is not the case. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2004 by G. Peckham
great patterns
wonderful selection of authentic women's garments patterns
Published on 21 Jun 1999
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