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The techniques are shown on each of the periods, but in ways that apply to all,
so you get the maximum benefit throughout the book. With practical instructions
and clear illustrations, the author and illustrator lead you through research,
pattern drafting, choosing the best patterns and materials, reproduction
techniques, mending and altering period or vintage garments, and much,
much more. A large appendix of resources, books, supplies, periodicals, and
organizations is a treasure trove. The author … openly shares all the tips
and hints she’s learned along the way.
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Most of the book’s sewing instructions are numbered and illustrated, and
they’re among the clearest I’ve seen in any sewing resource. The entire book
is organized for easy reference.
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The introduction to this book states that it “is for everyone who wears
historic styles, reproduction or real” including reenactors, vintage
clothing collectors, dealers, and others who need to produce their own
costumes. If you are any of the above and if you could buy only one book,
this book should be it. … Should become the standard source on this subject.
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“One of the most wonderful sewing/historical costuming books I’ve ever
read.” “I will recommend this book to people starting to sew their
reenacting clothes. It covers basically everything a costumer (or
costume collector) needs to know about historic clothes.” “Whenever I’m
trying to figure out how to restore a vintage piece, this is the book I
turn to.” “A wonderful work that has something for everyone—beginner to
advanced.” “I’ve been sewing for over 30 years, and After a Fashion is definitely the most valuable
sewing book I own. It’s just full of great advice,
and absolutely indispensable if you’re repairing and restoring
vintage garments.”
“Hard-to-find information is unified and clearly
presented. I know I’ll use it as a reference for a long time
and recommend it often.” “Like five books for the price of one.”
“Engaging, informative, well written—a wonderful resource!”
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Table of Contents (readable with Adobe Acrobat)
Author Biography
Frances Grimble is the author of Reconstruction Era
Fashions: 350 Sewing, Needlework, and Millinery Patterns 1867–1868,
Fashions of the Gilded Age,
Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses
1877–1882, Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 2: Evening, Bridal,
Sports, Outerwear, Accessories, and Dressmaking 1877–1882,
The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns
with Instructions and Fashion Plates, and The
Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns with Instructions, Fashion Plates, and
Period Sewing Techniques.
Over 60 of her articles on sewing and vintage clothes have
appeared in national magazines, such as Threads, Sew News, and
Antique Trader Weekly. Frances Grimble has been a how-to writer and
editor since 1983. She has worked for book publishers, magazine publishers, and software companies; she has written
a number of user manuals and coauthored a computer book.
Frances Grimble has substantial formal education in researching social history
and in clothing design. In 1974 she began making historical reproductions for
periods from the Renaissance into the 1920s; she tries to schedule regular sewing
time in addition to that required by her writing projects. Since 1972, she has
collected vintage clothing and accessories from the late 18th century into the mid
20th.
Publication Data
8 1/2" x 11" quality paperback
376 pages
147 line drawings
Bibliography, resource list, metric conversion table, index
ISBN: 0-9636517-3-0
LCCN: 98-66237
$38 plus $4 shipping (for media mail within the US); California purchasers must add sales tax
Order form (readable with Adobe Acrobat)
Lavolta Press home page
Web page text (except for reviews by other authors) and book cover
copyright © 1998–2005 by Frances Grimble
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