Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress: Patterns for 20 Garments Inspired by Fashion Icons
Author(s): Dolin Bliss O'Shea
Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly...Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O'Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history, including Mary Quant's mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minelli, Princess Diana's smart A-line and more, and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly stylish. Including 10 full dress patterns with sewing variations to make 20 garments in all, a primer on sewing techniques, vintage photographs of style icons and full-colour shots of the finished pieces, this book has everything fashionistas need to bring timeless style right into their closets.
Product Information
Dolin Bliss O'Shea spent 15 years in the garment industry as a pattern maker and designer. She now develops patterns for her company, Lulu Bliss Patterns and works as a technical craft book editor.
General Fields
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- : Chronicle Books Llc
- : Chronicle Books Llc
- : 1.134
- : July 2014
- : 279mm X 203mm
- : United States
- : October 2014
- : books
Special Fields
- : Dolin Bliss O'Shea
- : Hardback
- : 1014
- : English
- : 746.92
- : 176
- : 150 b&w technical illos, 10 vintage B&W photos, 30 full-colour photos
