Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Women's Dress, 1800-1909 Hardcover – June 1, 1991

Very informative book with lots of great resources. In detail explanation of how to sew the garments step by step as well as additional information that can be applied to technique and planning for the garments purpose. Plenty of helpful illustrations to use for inspiration, a dictionary of helpful words, and patterns for a ton of garments including a scale guide, as well as a detailed tutorial on drafting, altering and fitting patterns. A great purchase and well worth the money! In great condition as well despite being an old library book.

Although I am not using this book for stage nor screen, but for a series of dolls clothed in 19th century fashion, it is an invaluable source of information on dress style, design and basic pattern construction for the garments I am making. A good basic understanding of garment construction and dress making would be helpful - this book is not for the beginner dress maker. The book is well laid-out, clear and precise. I own numerous books on fashion of the period, including antique fashion books and this one pulls it all together. Excellent!

A couple of years ago I got hold of a photocopy of the book. To finally have my own is just GREAT!It is so easy to start making clothes when things is explained in such a simple way.

Jean Hunnisett's books are my favorite! She has so much knowledge to share that you just can't find anywhere else, I wrote an extensive review on her other book, 1600-1800, which I used extensively. I have yet to actually use this book, but have read through it and I have a few projects planned. Highly recommended!

Excellent book with very detailed illustrations and descriptions of the historical garments presented here. I am going to copy one of the gowns in the appendix from 1912 (or so) for a ball in the fall. Wonderful.

If you are involved in costuming for this era at all - and that includes steampunk - I highly recommend this book. It has photographs, patterns and wonderful descriptions of costumes that are easy to follow.

This is an excellent resource for all 19th century costumes from undergarments to day dresses. The illustrations are clear and easy to read instructions. A must have for costumiers and creators of period costumes.

Together with the Janet Arnold books for this era this becomes the go-to bible to work on an unfamiliar era.