Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795

Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785–1795 is a book that showcases women's unique and extravagant fashions of 1785–1795 through scaled patterns, accompanied by color images and illustrated directions. It focuses on rare styles and provides a historically accurate take on late eighteenth-century fashion, making it valuable for costume technicians, historians, and hobby costumers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795 is a captivating book that vividly brings to life the unique and extravagant fashions of women during the period of 1785 to 1795. The book consists of scaled patterns directly derived from original French, German, and English fashion plates, meticulously drafted according to period-accurate shapes. These patterns encompass the complete look presented in each fashion plate, including garments and accessories. Accompanying each pattern is a color image of the corresponding fashion plate, along with straightforward, illustrated directions for recreating the outfits. Additionally, the book provides information on the materials used and modeled reproductions of each plate to showcase what they would look like in real life. What sets this book apart is its focus on unique styles that were often featured in fashion plates but rarely, if ever, patterned before. This fresh and exciting approach to late eighteenth-century fashion offers a historically accurate perspective on the fashion of the time.

Stitching La Mode is an invaluable resource for costume technicians, makers, costume historians, hobby costumers, and re-enactors. It provides concrete examples of transitional fashions from the late eighteenth century, enabling a deeper understanding of these styles. The scaled patterns and detailed instructions make it accessible to a wide range of individuals interested in historical fashion and costume recreation. By offering a glimpse into the fashion plates of the past, Stitching La Mode inspires creativity and encourages individuals to bring these historical designs to life. Whether for personal enjoyment or for professional purposes, this book is a valuable contribution to the study and appreciation of late eighteenth-century fashion.

Weight: 844g
Dimension: 216 x 281 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032080512