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Making Vintage 1920s Clothes for Women
By Suzanne Rowland
| ISBN: | 9781785003394 |
| PUBLISHED (THIS EDITION): | 09/08/2017 |
| PAGES: | 144 |
| BINDING: | Paperback |
| SIZE: | 297x210 mm |
| INSIDE: | 314 colour photographs |
The 'roaring twenties' were exciting years for women's fashion. The iconic image is of the young 'flapper' dancing the night away in a sparkling dress with fringes and tassels moving to the beat of the Jazz age. But, for all women in the post-war years of the 1920s, there was a new freedom in fashion as hemlines lifted and waistlines dropped. The simplified silhouette caused a boom in home dressmaking as women with basic sewing skills used tissue paper patterns to run up a new frock in the latest style.
This practical book explains the background to these years and the trend in women's fashion. Suzanne Rowland gives a detailed account of how to make vintage 1920s clothes for women based on the dress collections at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, and Worthing Museum and Art Gallery.
Fifteen detailed projects for garments and accessories include a pair of fashionably daring beach pyjamas and a simple striped frock suitable for wearing at a British seaside resort. Each project includes a detailed description of the original garment with an accompanying illustration alongside photographs of the original pieces. Scaled patterns are included with a list of materials and equipment required.
RRP: £25.00
Site Price: £20.00
E-Book Edition: £20.00 (incl. VAT)
" This is a very well researched and rigourous book that shines a light on a fascinating era for women's fashion. Highly recommended! "
Review Type: Customer
Posted By: Simon Fenn
