The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-Of-The Century Patterns With Instructions and Fashion Plates

I have not sewn from the book yet, or learned the diamond cutting system yet, but all the directions are included . It is beautifully illustrated and patterns included for every design.Directions for scaling up patterns seems to be included as well. Quite a few patterns to choose from, and some versatility in design choices as well. I think it’s a fair priced book and a good value.

This book has everything, including the rulers that were used to draft all the patterns for various sizes (measurement based). The patterns are clearly shown and with a bit of work they are easily drafted to fit your body. I have yet to make any of these patterns but I am looking forward to spending time on them in the future.

Con casi 500 páginas incluye diferentes modelos, patrones y adjunta las reglas y explicaciones necesarias para poder pasar a escala los patrones que se incluyen en el libro.Aun no he probado a hacer ninguna prenda, pero creo que es un libro muy útil para alguien que este interesado en el recreacionismo, historybounding o simplemente quiera aprender más sobre tiempos pasados y los caminos que ha tomado la moda a lo largo del tiempo. (En este caso un período corto XD)Importante está en ingles y las medidas y reglas que se incluyen en pulgadas.

Ottimo libro, bella raccolta di cartamodelli d epoca, se non erro provengono dall Harper bazaar. Alcuni cartamodelli hanno parti con errori, ma capita magari erano così proprio all epoca

I love this book, and all the books from Lavolta Press. The author has obviously put a great deal of time arranging, testing and interpreting the material included in this book so idiots like me, living 100 years after it originated can understand and use it effectively.The patterns are easy to draft and fit well. Sleeves, skirts and bodices can be swapped around to create many more than 79 styles. Just read the instructions carefully, make a toile, and bear in mind the fashion sketches and the finished garment may not be identical due to artistic license! They're generally pretty close though.If you have the two Dover books - called something like 'Authentic Victorian Patterns' by Kristina Harris, the patterns in this book are taken from the same source, though of a slightly later date. The scale rulers which are vital to the success of the pattern drafting, and which are included in this book (similar ones are included in the other Lavolta books), can be used with the two 1890s Dover books.I have several books by this publisher and they are all of this high standard. I am very pleased with them, and will buy more in the future.