The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them with Style

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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them with Style by Stowell, Lauren

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them with Style

$24.99

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them with Style

$24.99
Author: Lauren Stowell
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Bring History to Life

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.

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking demystifies 18th century fashion and sewing techniques so that you can wear these beautiful gowns with confidence and style.

Author: Lauren Stowell,Abby Cox
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 11/21/2017
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781624144530


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 03/15/2018 pg. 95

About the Author
Lauren and Abby's company, American Duchess Inc., has been providing historically accurate lady's shoes since 2011. Their shoes and accessorieshave been used in productions all over the world, including ABC's Once Upon a Time, Starz's Outlander and American Gods, Broadway's Hamilton: An American Musical, Dangerous Liaisons and Cinderella. Their shoes have also been used by the New York Metropolitan Opera, Ford's Theater and have walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards. They live in Reno, Nevada.

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