While I like the content of the book, I wish it was more than a direct copy of an extant Butterick journal of the era. It's a duplicate of something I already own - I would have appreciated some work put into this by the author like updating the directions and photos to a more modern and readable format. I'm also disappointed in the size of the book and graphics. This is a smaller, 6 X 8 size (I should have read deeper into the description) which makes the graphics harder to distinguish. The quality of the paper is thinner than average books, making the print show through on the reverse side on many pages. All in all, disappointed in the quality of the book. For content, if you don't already have access to an old Butterick Book - this is what you may need to get through a reproduction or costuming project. Read full review
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The title caught my attention right off the bat. I am a collector of antique sewing items and I also do a lot of "period" authentic sewing. I like that this book, not only does it give the references, but it has the actual original photographs of the day. It's very easy to understand and to follow IF you have basic sewing knowledge. Although it gives the 'basics', these were the basics given to women at the beginning of the century - and during that period it was assumed that women were being somewhat taught at home. This newer book is a great guide if someone wants to accurately replicate turn of the century sewing. I highly recommend it!
This book is incredibly rich with information about 19th century women’s clothing design. We are using it as a resource at our historical society. It is also a fascinating and valuable description of sewing techniques from the 1800s.
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Pictures are pretty clear as well as the instructions. The guide is helpful for touching up clothing that needs repairing or creating a new piece.
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I’m excited to incorporate this new information into my skill set!
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