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Making Vintage 1920s Clothes for Women

By Suzanne Rowland

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

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" For anyone wishing to replicate accurate 1920s clothes, this book is an invaluable resource. the detail and documentation in this book really bring the 1920s era to life. "
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Reviewed By: The Journal of Dress History

" This is an amazing book for any sewist that wants something unique. Very well written and some beautiful outfits complete with patterns. Would highly recommend.. My daughter loves it! "
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Posted By: beverley

" This is a very well researched and rigourous book that shines a light on a fascinating era for women's fashion. Highly recommended! "
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Posted By: Simon Fenn

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