17th Century Women's Dress Patterns, by North, Susan and Jenny Tiramani Book 2

Description: **Book Description:** This book is in perfect condition, with no binding creases, marks, or stains, making it an ideal addition for those interested in costume design, historical fashion, or textile arts. Book 2 in the V&A's esteemed series delves into the exquisite details of 17th-century women's fashion, presenting 17 patterns for garments and accessories that paint a vivid picture of the era's attire. This volume features patterns for a diverse array of items including a loose gown, a jacket, a pair of stays, a boned bodice, as well as accessories like ivory and wooden busks, shoes, a hat, a stomacher, linen bands and supporters, a bag, and even a knife case. Adding to its depth, the book includes a detailed description of the stay-making process, offering a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of the time. Readers can follow full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence for each garment, allowing for precise and historically accurate reconstructions. Additionally, it provides scale patterns and diagrams necessary for creating linen and metal thread laces and detailed embroidery designs. Enhanced with multiple photographs, close-up construction details, and innovative X-ray photography, this book reveals the hidden intricacies of the garments, from the exact number of layers to the specific stitches used internally. Aimed at historians, costume designers, and fashion enthusiasts, this book continues to set a high standard for the study and recreation of historical fashion.

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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