Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1950s (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers,)
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Author: Wade Laboissonniere
ISBN: 0764309196
Number of Pages: 175
Publication Date: 1999-08
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Book Description
During the 1950s, many women used their sewing skills to recreate the incredibly feminine styles that were adapted into commercial sewing patterns. The 1950s saw renowned designers such as Lanvin, Fath, Schiaparelli, and Givenchy licensing their names and designs to pattern companies in record numbers: designers from Paris to New York to Hollywood can be accounted for in the pattern catalogs of the 1950s. Any woman who could sew could have the latest designer styles for a fraction of the cost. Using over 600 color photos, this informative and enjoyable text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution, and continuation through the 1950s. Numerous examples of pattern-related ephemera are pictured along with different types of fashions--from dresses to separates to evening gowns to lingerie. Also included are accessories, needlework, gifts, and toys. This is an invaluable guide for all who are interested in sewing or designing.
Customer Reviews (4 total reviews)
8 5 %.....P E R F E C T !!!!!
by Customer A2A1XYSB692L6J at September 26th, 2008
THIS BOOK, "BLUEPRINTS OF FASHION -- HOME SEWING PATTERNS OF THE 1950s", by WADE LABOISSONNIERE is ... (read more)
Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1950s
by Customer A3SNR2WTH4H6ZC at August 18th, 2007
What a magic book! From the history of commercial patterns to the fantastic quality of the colour photography, the original pattern envelopes just came alive.The wonderful glossy paper quality of the book just enhanced it all.
A visual delight!
by Customer AVTM0U3RVXR6J at June 03rd, 2006
This is a *wonderful* reference for anyone interested in vintage fashion or vintage patterns. ... (read more)
Wonderful reference for dressmakers and fifties lovers
by Customer A1MMWBOMMGYVTS at June 19th, 2000
This book begins with an interesting overview of the beginnings of the home-sewing pattern industry, and has many interesting tidbits on that alone. But the real treat is page upon page of reproductions of the fronts of pattern envelopes from the fifties, most in color, and all beautiful. Hundreds of ideas for clothing for today.
Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1950s
by Customer A3SNR2WTH4H6ZC at August 19th, 2007
What a magic book! From the history of commercial patterns to the fantastic quality of the colour photography, the original pattern envelopes just came alive.The wonderful glossy paper quality of the book just enhanced it all.
A visual delight!
by Customer AVTM0U3RVXR6J at June 03rd, 2006
This is a *wonderful* reference for anyone interested in vintage fashion or vintage patterns. ... (read more)
Wonderful reference for dressmakers and fifties lovers
by Customer A1MMWBOMMGYVTS at June 19th, 2000
This book begins with an interesting overview of the beginnings of the home-sewing pattern industry, and has many interesting tidbits on that alone. But the real treat is page upon page of reproductions of the fronts of pattern envelopes from the fifties, most in color, and all beautiful. Hundreds of ideas for clothing for today.
