{"product_id":"9780963651716","title":"The Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns with Instructions, Fashion Plates, and Period Sewing Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 85 patterns and 91 fashion plates in this book were reproduced  from rare originals of the 1905 \u003ci\u003eAmerican Garment Cutter Instruction and  Diagram Book\u003c\/i\u003e and 1907-1909 issues of the quarterly \u003ci\u003eAmerican Modiste\u003c\/i\u003e. These publications were used by both professional dressmakers and amateurs. They offered sophisticated fashions, artistic illustrations,  fashion columns describing the latest styles, and pattern instructions.  They also provided the ability to create patterns for the wearer's  individual measurements with the American System of Cutting. Using  special rulers that eliminated arithmetic, even untrained designers  could enlarge pattern diagrams to the correct size. The Edwardian  Modiste provides a full set of rulers and detailed instructions for  readers who wish to use the American System. It also explains how to  enlarge the patterns by projection.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe years from 1905 to 1909 saw a transition from the  turn-of-the-century S-curve figure to the straighter line of the 1910s.  Throughout, women wore outfits appropriate to the season, occasion, and  time of day. Formal dresses were made of luxurious fabric richly  trimmed; street suits were elegantly styled and finely tailored; and  lingerie was made of sheer fabric decorated with hand embroidery and  lace. All the major styles and most garments are represented in this  book. The patterns include lingerie, home robes, day dresses, street  suits, blouses, afternoon and evening gowns, winter coats and jackets,  sports outfits, and motor coats.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Edwardian Modiste\u003c\/i\u003e also includes carefully selected sections  from a 1907 sewing manual, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Dressmaker\u003c\/i\u003e. These give fabric  suggestions and sewing techniques for most garments, including wedding  gowns, maternity wear, and mourning. Especially noteworthy are the  hard-to-find instructions for ladies' tailoring. A substantial glossary  explains fabric names and dressmakers' terms.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavolta Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013504942320,"sku":"9780963651716","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780963651716_p0.jpg?v=1763874566","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780963651716","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}