Patterns of Fashion 2

Have been wanting this book for ages, ever since I found it (+ others in the series) in the reference section of our local library. I couldn't justify buying at the time as it was too expensive new, but I purchased a 'pre-loved' one and it arrived in excellent condition. It's brilliant for theatrical costumes and fancy dress as there are basic pattern diagrams for most of the pictures than can be drawn out on a larger scale on dressmaker's drafting paper. Lots of historical information too and much cheaper than buying commercial patterns!

I repeat the remarks I made for the 2 books above. All three are excellent. I only wish I had the money, time and energy to make all the costumes and conduct a mannequin show to show them off. I am going to a Southern Counties Costume Society AGM on Saturday, 1st March 2014 and I am looking forward to seeing the Eleanor of Teledo dress which I understand will be shown on a live model and a talk given by Sarah Bartlett. I am wondering if she used a Janet Arnold pattern or created it herself. I was fascinated with the 1920s dresses in this book. They must have looked quite stunning in the materials used. I am wondering if Janet has done anything on the 1960s?

These books are a wonderful resource, and as Norah Waugh's 'The Cut of Women's Clothes' and 'The Cut of Men's Clothes' are effectively out of reach for anyone but the wealthy these days they're about the best alternative going. Of course there are gaps, and these are the gaps so obviously expected to be covered by people having access to the Waugh books, but that is, I am afraid, life... But for a tenner each these are unbeatable value for anyone interested in making historical costume and a copy should be by the work-box of every costume designer and in every re-enactor's snapsack...

I first saw a copy of this series of books back in the early 1980's studying Theatre Design. They are a fantastic source of information about period styles and lines with examples of original patterns. Put together by a costume designer, I think they are a must have for people interested in costume and history.

For me this is 5 stars, if you want to recreate an historical piece, you will need a good understanding of how dressmaking and pattern making work. But it is possible. Fascinating facts about fashion evolution.

Like the other three Janet Arnold books, this is a "must have" for anyone interested i or trying to reproduce costume of the period. Like the other books, there are some questions as to the making up which remain unanswered for the reader to sort out when making up, but these have become classics of costume reproduction.

Such a great item! My husband bought me this for Christmas and it is invaluable! Can’t wait to get more of Janet Arnold’s books

Amazing book! Absolutely worth the money, it was wonderfully packaged and secure, and every page will help unmeasurably with my uni work.

Todos os livros que a Janet Arnold fez, são um marco pra reconstrução histórica e para a história da moda.

Janet Arnold gibt einen Einblick in die Mode des 19. und Anfang 20. Jahrhunderts. Anhand von Ausstellungsstücken mehrerer Museen zeigt sie den Schnitt und gibt Details zur Konstruktion. Für Kostümliebhaber und diejenigen, die interessiert sind an der viktorianischen und edwardianischen Mode, ist dieses Werk Inspirationsquelle für eigene Projekte.

Yo amas mucho el libro . Mi casa Quebec Canada the book arrived quickly in good condition. Gracias - thanks. I will buy again from this shop!!!!🥰

An absolute classic. MInimalist in drawing but packed with information and patterns and pieces that you can't find anywhere else.

ottimo ma non per principianti, ricerca storica accurata