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One of three volumes of Patterns of Fashions written and illustrated by Janet Arnold that together form an indispensable core collection for any costume designer, for theatre film or reenactments.
Patterns of Fashion 2 focuses on the 80 year period preceding World War II. Beginning with a day dress from c. 1861-3 from the London Museum and ending with a 1938 Evening dress from the V&A, costume historian and researcher Janet Arnold traces period and style and draws up patters from the original garments on grid paper with construction instructions. This is introduced by excerpts and reproductions from fashion magazines of the period.
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Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes. Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world. Jenny Tiramani was Janet's last pupil and during the first ten years of Shakespeare's Globe she worked with Janet's published patterns to realize accurate copies of the original garments and their accessories. Santina Levey is Janet Arnold's Literary Executor and a historian of fashion.
Patterns of Fashion 2 focuses on the 80 year period preceding World War II. Beginning with a day dress from c. 1861-3 from the London Museum and ending with a 1938 Evening dress from the V&A, costume historian and researcher Janet Arnold traces period and style and draws up patters from the original garments on grid paper with construction instructions. This is introduced by excerpts and reproductions from fashion magazines of the period.
About the author
Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes. Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world. Jenny Tiramani was Janet's last pupil and during the first ten years of Shakespeare's Globe she worked with Janet's published patterns to realize accurate copies of the original garments and their accessories. Santina Levey is Janet Arnold's Literary Executor and a historian of fashion.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
This book and the others in the series are a compilation of line drawings and actual patterns taken from original costumes in museums. Janet goes into very particular detail, and the patterns can be used to recreate exactly the costumes. However, as they have been taken from real garments they are not sised in a modern way, therefore a good knowlege of dressmaking and the adjustment of patterns is needed. They can be used very successfully in conjunction with other books, for example Margot Hamilton Hill's 'the Evolution of Fashion', where modern sised patterns are given, so the style of Janet's dresses can be recreated with simpler patterns. A very good read!!
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I bought the whole set (1,2 and 3) and it is a pleasure to go through them:
Every single one is well documented, with plenty of patterns of the periods, pictures and excellent illustrations.
I would recommend them to everyone who wants to start making costumes, or just discover more about historical fashion.
Every single one is well documented, with plenty of patterns of the periods, pictures and excellent illustrations.
I would recommend them to everyone who wants to start making costumes, or just discover more about historical fashion.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I HAVE SEVERAL OF THIS SERIES OF JANET ARNOLD COSTUME PATTERNS. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THEM FOR THE INFORMATION
THEY CONTAIN. THEY MAKE FACINATING READING EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A COSTUME MAKER,IF YOU ARE THEY ARE THE ONLY SOURCE
BOOKS YOU NEED. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THEY CONTAIN. THEY MAKE FACINATING READING EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A COSTUME MAKER,IF YOU ARE THEY ARE THE ONLY SOURCE
BOOKS YOU NEED. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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