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Book Review- The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

June 13, by Shellie Wilson. Leave a Comment

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking is a comprehensive guide that brings history to life by teaching you how to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style. Written by Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess, this guide is perfect for anyone who wishes they could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland.

The perfect book for any fan of period drama series such as Downton Abbey,  Pride and Prejudice (1995 and 2005 versions), Jane Eyre (2006 and 2011 versions), Emma (1996 and 2020 versions), Sense and Sensibility (2008), Wuthering Heights (2009 and 2011 versions), Bridgerton.  

In this book you will learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes, including the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown, and Round Gown. The authors have carefully researched and recreated the historically accurate dressmaking techniques of the time, so you can make your 18th century dream gown using the same methods that dressmakers of the era used. The book features project patterns and step-by-step instructions for every level of sewing enthusiast, from beginners to advanced.

Whether you’re looking to create large hoops or full bums, wool petticoats or grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons or big feathered hats, this book has everything you need to make your 18th century gown come to life. Lauren and Abby provide expert guidance and tips to help you make and wear your gown with confidence and style, making you feel as though you just stepped out of an 18th century portrait.

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking is the perfect guide for anyone who loves the 18th century and wants to bring history to life by creating beautiful, accurate, and stylish Georgian gowns. Whether you’re an experienced sewer or just starting out, this book will help you bring your dream gown to life and wear it with pride.

 

 

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Perfect Pattern Matching: Plaids, Stripes And Beyond

In this class, popular sewing instructor Amy Alan is here to help you create garments that look better than anything you’ll find on the rack. She starts by showing you how to choose the right sewing pattern for plaids, stripes, or prints and how to estimate the yardage you’ll need. From there, she guides you through the process of tracing your pattern pieces to ensure that your patterns match across seams.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Amy takes you beyond the basics of pattern matching and shows you how to identify the type of stripes or plaids you’re working with, and how to create pattern layouts for matching these and other patterns with confidence. And for those who want to go the extra mile, Amy even shows you how to use the bias grain of your fabric to create pockets, plackets, and cuffs.

With step-by-step guidance on how to match patterns as you sew straight seams, curved seams, and even invisible zipper seams, this class is the ultimate guide to perfect pattern matching. So, whether you’re an experienced sewer or just starting out, this tutorial will help you take your skills to the next level.

Amy Alan is a talented instructor who teaches sewing at Modern Domestic in Portland, Ore., and blogs at Really Handmade. She’s been crafting since she was a child and has always had a passion for turning the everyday into art. So, what are you waiting for? Join Amy in the “Perfect Pattern Matching: Plaids, Stripes & Beyond” video tutorial and start creating garments that are truly one-of-a-kind! 

 

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