Historic Costumes

Focusing on historical accuracy, this guide provides essential resources for creating period costumes for theater and reenactments. It features a wide range of authentic patterns spanning from the fifth century Saxon tunics to late nineteenth-century bustle dresses. Accompanied by detailed information on pattern sizes, materials, and sewing techniques, the book includes simple diagrams for various garments such as Elizabethan doublets, Restoration coats, and eighteenth-century gowns. This richly illustrated work is a valuable tool for costume enthusiasts.