Famous Frocks Patterns and Instructions for Recreating Fabulous Iconic Dresses--10 Patterns for 20 Dresses in All! |
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| Author:
| Alm, Sara
McDevitt, Hannah |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8118-7791-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O., Marilyn Monroe. . . these women wore stylish dresses that still make us swoon today.
Famous Frocks provides everything needed to recreate these iconic looks by hand including Audrey s little black dress, Marilyn s poster-classic white halter, Madonna s sexy Like a Virgin number, and more. Vintage photos of the original look alongside beautiful color illustrations of the finished projects offer inspiration, while how-to illustrations break down each...
More DescriptionAudrey Hepburn, Jackie O., Marilyn Monroe. . . these women wore stylish dresses that still make us swoon today. Famous Frocks provides everything needed to recreate these iconic looks by hand including Audrey s little black dress, Marilyn s poster-classic white halter, Madonna s sexy Like a Virgin number, and more. Vintage photos of the original look alongside beautiful color illustrations of the finished projects offer inspiration, while how-to illustrations break down each step so sewers of all skill levels can follow along. Packaged in an attractive lay-flat hardcover and featuring full-sized patterns for 10 classic dresses updated to be stylish for today (plus 10 variants for a full 20 new looks), this entirely original sewing book is a treat for lovers of vintage style.