The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns with Instructions and Fashion Plates

This book is an amazing resource for anyone looking to learn more about Edwardian pattern making in a modern form. It has high quality printing and is large so you see the text and the images. Highly recommend.

Using this system I was able to recreate a pattern in this book to the plus sizes of a 26 and a 30. Even though the "rulers" in the back of the book, do not go up that far, it gives you the skills to make your own ruler for what ever size you need. And with a little practice it gets even easier. Now I haven't sewn one of the patterns yet, and I do know that there will need to be adjustments, but any pattern you buy will need to be adjusted to fit properly. But it sure helps making good patterns for the plus sizes.

Wonderful ideas and complete patterns and suggestions for authentic late-Victorian and Edwardian clothes. These patterns are for real clothes, not costumes. The drafting method used for enlarging the patterns to fit modern sizes is included as are the necessary gages.

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.

I received this book yesterday and it looks amazing so far! Grimble's introduction clears up a good many issues I was fuzzy or wrong on, as concerns these old patterns . The inclusion of the Diamond Cutting System rulers in the back was the main reason I wanted the book, but the variety and number of patterns and information included (in the introduction alone) has made me very pleased indeed. For the record, the rulers Grimble includes can be used to draft not only the patterns in this book, but the ones on Kristina Harris's compilations of period patterns, which are also from the Voice of Fashion publications and use the same system. Dover, who publishes those books, however, make no reference to the drafting system or the proprietary rulers that make it quite simple to scale them up to your size.

So far I've made the February 1901 corset cover from this book. Pattern drafting with the rulers feels like magic to me. Unlike the Dover books, this book includes the apportioning rulers and explains how to use them. There is glossary in the back that with period sewing and fabric terms which is very helpful. The only other things you might need is a period sewing book (one is included in another of Ms. Grimble's books, "The Edwardian Modiste") and a set of French curves (though you could use an all in one styling design ruler like the one Dritz makes). Take the time to do the practice drafts, so you can get comfortable with the system, especially if you have never done any modern pattern drafting. I did them on lightweight interfacing (sold for pattern making) so I could fit the tissues rather than make up a muslin.

This is perfect for reenactors and history founders! An entire wardrobe can be made from this book. You will be delighted and will not know where to start.

If you like this period of fashion you will love this book. I'm still a newbie at pattern drafting but I love to look at the pictures, over and over and wonder at the shapes of some of the pattern pieces. I've been sewing for more than 50 years and it amazes me how they did things compared to modern methods.

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.

1900年から1906年までのドレスやスーツ、ナイトガウンやアンダーウェアーの型紙が79着分たっぷり載っています。巻末に印刷されているルーラーを使った、ダイアモンドカッティングシステムという方法でサイズの違いに対応する製図法のようです。6年という短い期間のものなので、服のラインは表紙の絵と同じようなものばかりです。説明文はあまりありませんが、型紙はわりとシンプルで基本的な洋裁知識があり、このシステムが理解できれば作れそうです。この時代の演劇の舞台衣装を作るのに最適という感じでしょうか。すべて白黒で厚み2.5センチのボリューム。しかし絵はいまいち。服を作りたい、型紙が見たい人向け。

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.

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.

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