The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns with Instructions and Fashion Plates

The Voice of Fashion contains a comprehensive selection of women’s styles from rare originals of 14 magazines published from 1900 through 1906. The 79 patterns in this book include afternoon, evening, ball, and wedding gowns, home and maternity wear, suits and blouses for day and business, lingerie, outer coats, and outfits for riding, golf, and other sports. Each pattern has a fashion plate, plus instructions for drafting and assembly. Additional fashion columns and plates supplement the information on fabrics, trims, and construction. A substantial glossary explains period fabric names and dressmaking terms. The patterns can be enlarged either by projection, or by drafting with the Diamond Cutting System used with the original magazines.