History of the Paper Pattern Industry

Sewing patterns have been the principle blueprint for making garments in the home for centuries. From their origins in the tailoring manuals of the 16th century to the widely produced pamphlets of the 18th and 19th centuries, through to the full size packet patterns of today, their history and development has reflected major changes in technology (such as the advent of the sewing machine), retailing and marketing practices (the fashion periodical), and shifts in social and cultural influences.

This accessible book explores this history, outlining innovations in patternmaking by the companies who produced patterns and how these reflected the fashions and demands of the market.

Showcasing beautiful illustrations from original pattern pamphlets, packets and ads, as well as 9 complete patterns from which readers can reproduce vintage garments of different eras, the book provides a unique visual guide to homemade fashions as well as essential exploration of the industry that produced them.

Modelele de cusut au fost principala schema pentru confectionarea articolelor de imbracaminte de acasa de secole. De la originile lor in manualele de croitorie ale secolului al XVI-lea pana la brosurile produse pe scara larga din secolele al XVIII-lea si al XIX-lea, pana la modelele de pachete de dimensiuni complete din prezent, istoria si dezvoltarea lor au reflectat schimbari majore in tehnologie (cum ar fi aparitia masina de cusut), practicile de vanzare cu amanuntul si de marketing (periodica modei) si schimbarile in influentele sociale si culturale. Aceasta carte accesibila exploreaza aceasta istorie, subliniind inovatiile in modelarea de catre companiile care au produs modele si modul in care acestea au reflectat moda si cerintele pietei Prezentand ilustratii frumoase din brosuri originale, pachete si reclame, precum si 9 modele complete din care cititorii pot reproduce articole de imbracaminte de epoca diferite, cartea ofera un ghid vizual unic pentru modele de casa, precum si explorarea esentiala a industriei care a produs lor.