This book is dedicated to you, the woman who sews. No longer will you be content to be a mere by-stander, for now you can realize the enjoyment of complete involvement in what is a fascinating and interesting avocation. What pleasures you derive by being a beautiful, well-groomed, impeccably attired woman are enhanced a thousandfold by the knowledge and inward pride of having created the fashion yourself…
Copyright 1975 (there is also a 1972 version).
This book is the Vogue pattern bible, especially for those working with vintage vogue sewing patterns and those wishing to know more about haute couture designers and couture sewing techniques.
A must-have for anyone working with vintage or modern day Vogue sewing patterns.
Including the glossary and index, this hardback contains more than 460 pages complete with charts, diagrams, and color photo illustrations. There’s even a chapter on stain removal.
Vogue patterns are widely known for their dedication to couture fashion. This book, often referred to as the Vogue Bible, goes into great detail about common couture sewing elements: underling, interfacing, linings, zippering, adjusting, hand stitching, finishing and pressing.
There’s a section on measuring the body and history on Vogue patterns.
There are also sections on tailoring, general sewing, equipment and trimmings.
Uniquely, there’s also a section on creating fashion for men.
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