19th Century Patterns for the Modern Body

Paper back book by Canadian Elaine MacKay former teacher at Dalhousie University Costume Program. Elaine has extensive experience as a costume cutter. We worked together early in our careers in the wardrobe department of the Stratford Festival Theatre.

This is a step-by-step guide for historically accurate women's garments for the modern body. Patterns from the the Regency period, American Civil War, Victorian and Belle Epoch.