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The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter
A Classic Guide to Victorian Tailoring with Historical Context and Author Biography
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KMC Timeless Treasures Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: 6RPPL2G
EAN: 9798330450480
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Beschreibung
In addition to the original content, this edition provides insightful annotations: Historical Context of 19th-Century Fashion: Explore the evolution of women's fashion in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including popular garments, fabrics, and the importance of custom tailoring in an era before ready-to-wear clothing. Biography of Charles Hecklinger: Discover more about the life and work of Charles Hecklinger, whose innovative pattern-drafting system helped shape garment construction during the Victorian era. Timeless Techniques for Modern Sewers: Learn how Hecklinger's methods remain relevant today for vintage fashion enthusiasts, costume designers, and home sewers interested in historical garments. Step back in time to the golden age of Victorian fashion with The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter, a classic pattern-drafting manual by Charles Hecklinger. Originally published in the late 19th century, this book served as a vital tool for tailors and dressmakers seeking to create perfectly fitted jackets, dresses, and other garments for women. This annotated edition preserves every detail of the original work, offering readers the authentic experience of handling a historical text. The pages are scanned from the original publication, yellowed with age, and untouched to retain the character and charm of a vintage document. This guide features step-by-step drafting instructions for a variety of women's garments, from structured jackets to tailored dresses, capturing the craftsmanship and elegance of Victorian fashion. The original, unaltered pages reflect the manual's age and history, offering a nostalgic look into the art of garment making at the time. Whether you are a historical reenactor, a vintage clothing aficionado, or a modern tailor, The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter offers a fascinating window into the past and remains an essential resource for understanding the meticulous art of historical tailoring.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Charles Hecklinger
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2024
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 98