The most popular 1940s clothing styles were available in patterns for the home seamstress. Companies like Advance, Butterick, McCall and others marketed their p

In the 1950s, American women developed their home sewing skills as high fashion designers' styles became readily available in pattern catalogs. This book illust

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Since its first publication in 1980, The Costume Technician's Handbook has established itself as an indispensable resource in classrooms and costume shops. Ingh

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