Emery, Joy Spanabel
A History of the Paper Pattern Industry: The Home Dressmaking Fashion Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350178021
- author:
- Emery, Joy Spanabel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Visual Arts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 centimetres (0.72 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography,Art, Fashion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A History of the Paper Pattern Industry: The Home Dressmaking Fashion Revolution by Joy Spanabel Emery explores the fascinating history of sewing patterns, from their origins in 16th-century tailoring manuals to the modern full-size packet patterns of today. This accessible book delves into the innovations in patternmaking, showcasing how companies reflected the fashions and demands of the market. Beautiful illustrations from original pattern pamphlets, packets, and ads accompany the text, providing a unique visual guide to homemade fashions. The book also includes 9 complete patterns, allowing readers to reproduce vintage garments of different eras. With its blend of historical context and practical information, this book offers a valuable insight into the industry that produced these patterns.
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