Patterns of Fashion

This is a great book, although I do wish there were more patterns/examples in it, it’s still a great way to learn how certain dresses of these eras were made, and the patterns it comes with give you enough to work with if you want to copy them or just use them as reference. The book was used, so it has some writing in it, created corners, and faded cover. If you are making period dresses this is a great place to bolster your learning. Not really for beginners to sewing, but to intermediates and up.

Lost my first copy of this book in a flood. I have the others in the set, but this one is THE book for so many reasons. Have been looking for this book for a dozen years, used - in the right condition and in the right price range. Finally found it and got it and am SO HAPPY my Janet Arnold collection is complete again. Yay!

I adore Janet Arnold. She was usually the only one permitted to wear white gloves, examine the museums clothing and take careful measurements and draw full scale patterns. I have been making museum replicas for the SCA since that first Birthday party in 1966. Who would have know that they would still be so popular today. Thank you for carrying most of her work.

This was in better condition than I expected from the description. It arrived quickly.

I have been waiting for this book for a long time. it is every thing I hoped for, very detailed and easy to embrace. Thanks.

Great source of inspiration. Wish there were more conscise patterns.

It's a wonderful book, full of great patterns, beautiful designs, and a lot of useful information.

Great tool! Excellent up close views of costumes you would not normally be able to inspect.

Todos os livros que a Janet Arnold fez, são um marco pra reconstrução histórica e para a história da moda.

Janet Arnold gibt einen Einblick in die Mode des 19. und Anfang 20. Jahrhunderts. Anhand von Ausstellungsstücken mehrerer Museen zeigt sie den Schnitt und gibt Details zur Konstruktion. Für Kostümliebhaber und diejenigen, die interessiert sind an der viktorianischen und edwardianischen Mode, ist dieses Werk Inspirationsquelle für eigene Projekte.

Yo amas mucho el libro . Mi casa Quebec Canada the book arrived quickly in good condition. Gracias - thanks. I will buy again from this shop!!!!🥰

Have been wanting this book for ages, ever since I found it (+ others in the series) in the reference section of our local library. I couldn't justify buying at the time as it was too expensive new, but I purchased a 'pre-loved' one and it arrived in excellent condition. It's brilliant for theatrical costumes and fancy dress as there are basic pattern diagrams for most of the pictures than can be drawn out on a larger scale on dressmaker's drafting paper. Lots of historical information too and much cheaper than buying commercial patterns!

An absolute classic. MInimalist in drawing but packed with information and patterns and pieces that you can't find anywhere else.