Designing dress patterns

Description

1964 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of “Designing Dress Patterns” by Helen Nicol Tanous offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-20th century fashion design. Published in 1964, at a time when the fashion industry was undergoing a revolutionary shift towards youth culture and ready-to-wear clothing, this book stands as a testament to the enduring importance of pattern-making skills in the realm of haute couture.

Tanous, a renowned fashion educator and author, meticulously guides readers through the intricate process of creating custom dress patterns, a skill that was once a cornerstone of the fashion industry. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this volume serves as a practical manual for aspiring designers and a valuable historical resource for fashion historians and collectors alike.

Beyond its technical merits, “Designing Dress Patterns” offers a captivating window into the cultural and artistic sensibilities of its era, reflecting the changing attitudes towards women’s roles and the evolving aesthetic ideals of the 1960s. This copy, with its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding, invites readers to immerse themselves in the timeless art of pattern-making and appreciate the craftsmanship that underpinned the golden age of haute couture.