E-Books → How to Read a Dress A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century

Published by: voska89 on 19-11-2021, 05:06 | 0

English | 2021 | ISBN: 1350172219 , 978-1350172210 | 281 pages | True PDF | 238.19 MB
Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dressis an appealing and accessible guide to women's fashion across five centuries. Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Readers learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history - as well as how dresses have varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer.

E-Books → How to Read a Dress - A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century

Published by: ad-team on 31-10-2021, 22:24 | 0

E-Books → Patternmaking for Dress Design 9 Iconic Styles from Empire to Cheongsam

Published by: voska89 on 10-09-2021, 21:49 | 0

English | 2021 | ISBN: 1350094676 | 257 pages | True PDF | 25.47 MB
Patternmaking for Dress Designcovers patternmaking techniques for 9 iconic dress designs, focusing not only on the concepts needed to draft patterns, but also uniquely exploring the history of each garment design to reveal what lies behind their enduring appeal today. Each chapter provides easy-to-follow patterns for the sheath, empire, shift, trapeze, wrap, strapless, shirtwaist, cheongsam and coatdress.
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