Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 2: Evening, Bridal, Sports, Outerwear, Accessories, and Dressmaking 1877-1882

Great book with nice pattern ideas

This book is a great source of historic patterns. However, I purchased Volume 2 first because I was looking for evening gown designs, but then realized that Volume 1 actually has more dress patterns, and some of the basics needed to go with the patterns in Volume 2. So now I own both volumes! Someone may have mentioned that in an earlier review but I must of missed it. It is ok because both volumes are fun to look through and read the fashion descriptions from the 1800s.Have not made a dress from it yet, but am reading and planning for my first one. Will see how it goes!

This book (series, really) is awesome! I am intermediate in my sewing abilities, and found it very easy to decipher and use. I am making a wedding dress from a mix of patterns found in these books. Very period-accurate, nice fashion plates, well written, clearly explained. You could not ask for more. I recommend that you make your first attempt or few from cheap/recycled material, until you are comfortable with how pieces of this time are made, as it is far more complicated than most of today's simplified and streamlined patterns. Be prepared to put in some hours on a good piece. If you are just want to educate yourself on fashion's of the Victorian era, this is a great series for you!

I love sewing. . .but I am not good at taking measurements. This books has the patterns included, but you have to enlarge them and set them to your specifications. It gives you all the instruction that you need to do so, but it can be very dense. I will eventually master the art of pattern making/fitting, but for now it is a wonderful and inspiring reference piece.

Frances Grimble shares her meticulous vision with us once again. A great two book series full of facinating information and patterns galore. I cannot wait to clothe many a pretty lady using them. Not for the faint of heart. The patterns are period correct and I would advise an advanced skill level, or a great deal of patience. Always do a mock up. Remember these are patterns of the age. So start at the skin and work your way out to a glorious new costume.Enjoy.

Once again Ms. Grimble has done what no one else has accomplished. A nice two volume set that gives you not only wonderful drawings but great patterns. If you are interested in taking a peek into the Gilded Age these two volumes will certainly take you back in time with both the fashions and etiquette of the times.

frances grimble is an author who needs to be in every victorian costuming enthusiast's personal library. get every volume you can! wonderfuL!

If you are interested in the history of fashion or a costume designer these books are for you. Pattern drafting knowledge is helpful but the books do have instruction to replicate the patterns. It's a fascinating trip through history.

I bought this book by chance but I fell in love with it and will buy the other volumes. It's the most complete book about the bustle era and there are patterns that I never saw anywhere else.Of course it is not dedicated to beginners who need patterns already at the right size.The sources are always quoted and the drawings very accurate and useful. It is not just about costumes but also about hairstyles, accessories, footwear etc which is why I find it so useful for costume making.

This book is stuffed cover to cover with gorgeous plates, advice, cutting and making instructions and etiquette, I am so pleased with it, well worth the price!

One of the series of Victorian-era fashion compiled and annotated by Frances Grimble. I have a group of Christmas Carollers whose costumes I have created directly from the fashion plates and instructions in this book (or have taken inspiration from it). This is a resource 19th-century sewing enthusiasts MUST have in their collection!

5 stelle sono troppo poche: il libro è meraviglioso, pieno di cartamodelli del periodo, immagini di acconciature, gioielli, accessori...Il libro è adatto a chi ha già delle buone basi di modellistica. Consigliato a Costumisti, amanti del settore.

Das Buch "Fashion of the Gilded Age Volume 2" ist in englischer Sprache verfasst und beschäftigt sich mit der Mode von 1877 bis 1882. In dem zweiten Band werden Abendmode, Brautmode, Sportmode, Outdoor-Mode wie Mantel oder Capes sowie Frisuren und Accessoires behandelt. Neben den verkleinerten Schnitten gibt es immer ein Abbild des Modells. Wie man die Schnitte vergrößern kann, wird am Anfang des Buches ausführlich behandelt (allerdings in englisch!).Fazit: Das Buch ist ein interessantes Werk für alle, die sich für die Naturalform-Epoche interessieren. Die Schnitte sind wirklich toll und daneben gibt es Informationen zu dem Leben in der damaligen Zeit. Das Buch ist meiner Meinung nach ein Muss im Bücherregal für Fans der viktorianischen Mode und ist auf jeden Fall das Geld wert.