The American duchess guide to 18th century dressmaking : how to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style
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Cox, Abby, author.
Published
Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2017.
Status
Westover - Adult Nonfiction
646.478 STOWE
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Published
Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2017.
Format
Book
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240 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-235) and index.
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Whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes-the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown-using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast. With Lauren and Abby's guidance, you'll feel as if you just stepped out of an 18th century portrait. -- from Amazon.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Stowell, L., & Cox, A. (2017). The American duchess guide to 18th century dressmaking: how to hand sew Georgian gowns and wear them with style . Page Street Publishing Co..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stowell, Lauren and Abby, Cox. 2017. The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style. Page Street Publishing Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stowell, Lauren and Abby, Cox. The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style Page Street Publishing Co, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Stowell, Lauren,, and Abby Cox. The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style Page Street Publishing Co., 2017.

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