Name/Title
Blueprints of fashion : home sewing patterns of the 1940sEntry/Object ID
GT615.L35 1997Description
"Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest."Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Kristen Huntley EstateNotes
Gift of Kristen Huntley Estate, March 2023.Lexicon
Search Terms
clothing and dress--united states--history--20th century, costume--united states--history--20th century, dressmaking--united states--history--20th century, dressmaking--united states--patterns--history--20th centuryBook Details
Author
Wade LaboissonnierePublisher
Schiffer Pub.Date Published
1997ISBN
076430304X, 9780764303043LCCN
97017115Notes
Length: 196