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The American duchess guide to 18th century dressmaking : how to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style / Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox. by Stowell, Lauren. Page Street Publishing Co., 2017. Call #: 646.478 S893a Subjects Dressmaking -- Patterns.   Dressmaking materials.   Dressmaking -- History -- 18th century.   Clothing and dress -- History -- 18th century.   Tailoring -- History -- 18th century. ISBN:  9781624144530 (hc.) Alternate title:  How to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style 18th century dressmaking : how to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style. Description:  240 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-235) and index. Contents:  Historic stitches and how to sew them -- The English gown, 1740s -- The Sacque gown, 1760s-1770s -- The Italian gown, 1770s-1790s -- The round gown, 1790s. Summary:  Whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes -- the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown -- using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast. With Lauren and Abby's guidance, you'll feel as if you just stepped out of an 18th century portrait. Other authors:  Cox, Abby. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 646.478 S893a Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 646.478 S893a Core Collection - Adult Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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