Making Vintage 1950s Clothes for Women (Parker Theresa)(Paperback) - diskuze

Nothing epitomizes the look of the 1950s more for women than the hourglass silhouette of the tightly-fitted bodice and full skirt. This ubiquitous style--first introduced in 1947 with Dior's New Look--was so widely adopted by the mid-1950s that it came to define the decade. This practical book introduces and explores the styles and construction techniques used in the 1950s. Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate how to achieve a well-finished and authentic look using equipment easily obtainable at home. Chapters explain the processes from fabric selection, cutting out, and preparation, through to garment assembly using traditional techniques for creating the silhouette of the
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