[ebooks] Making Edwardian Costumes for Women by Suzanne Rowland at Arts-Photography

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. wonderful construction resourceBy Christopher YostThis book contains an immense amount of construction information specific to the Edwardian era. including beading for evening gowns and lace insertion for blouses. There is even a tutorialfor a velvet toque hat. While the patterns are somewhat simplified for modern costume makers. the real value of the book lies in the clarity of its step by step construction information and the range of garments and accessories examined. Beautifully researched and written.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. OK. but Hunnisett Arnold are betterBy methis book is in the style of Jean Hunnisetts "Period Costume for Stage Screen". The author based her clothing projects in the book on items from the Brighton Hull Museum Worthington Museum. The projects include open drawers. a chemise. a flounced petticoat. a lacy blouse. a walking dress. a day dress. a short cape. 3 accessories a 1912 evening gown. This last item hits a pet peeve of mine. Edward died in 1910. so 1912 is NOT EDWARDIAN! The dress might be pretty. but it doesnt belong in a book titled "Edwardian Costume". I didnt find any instructions for corsetry to achieve the correct shaping for the gowns. I took off a star for that. since these gowns really need a corset under them. especially for the early1900s S-Bend silhouette. The instructions are lavishly illustrated show techniques such as beadwork lace insertion. Its not a beginners book. I dont think its worth the $30-plus price tag. There just isnt enough in it. I paid about $25 for it thought that was ok for what was in the book. Jean Hunnisett Janet Arnold are still better books for the price.