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Queenie Hetherton (Edition2)
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Günther F Hertzer

Queenie Hetherton

Edition2

Günther F Hertzer

$34.95   $31.24

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English
Alpha Editions
30 September 2025
Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Technical design; Flower arranging & floral crafts
A single thread, drawn through cloth a century ago, can still shape the garments of today. Within these restored pages, the lost artistry of early 1900s garment making is vividly revived, offering both a tactile sense of history and a practical guide for those entranced by the evolution of sewing technique. Here, the intricate world of pattern drafting methods and tailoring techniques from the twentieth century unfolds, revealing how fashion students and costume makers alike once learned to transform fabric into enduring style. Every chapter serves as a window into clothing design history, capturing the ingenuity and precision of a bygone era when dressmaking was both a necessity and an art form. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that the knowledge and craftsmanship detailed within are not lost to time. The text stands as a vital sewing technique reference, meticulously chronicling the construction of garments in a period that shaped modern wardrobes. Readers seeking a garment construction guide will discover not only the technical processes but also the cultural context that influenced silhouettes, materials, and methods. For those delving into historical fashion studies or assembling a vintage sewing manual collection, the content resonates as both a scholarly resource and a hands-on companion. More than a simple facsimile, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its pages invite exploration from casual readers curious about dressmaking history compendiums to devoted costume makers searching for authentic, period-accurate techniques. The enduring relevance of these insights ensures that the book belongs on the shelf of anyone passionate about the roots of fashion, the craft of tailoring, or the preservation of design heritage.
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Imprint:   Alpha Editions
ISBN:   9789374126684
ISBN 10:   9374126680
Pages:   218
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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