The Evolution of Fashion:
by Margot Hill and Peter.A.Bracknell
This is pretty good for basic but accurate fashion drawings. The Patterns included in this book, we think, are not so much taken from actual garments but interpretations using modern pattern cutting techniques. But it is a brilliant book to be able to see the general shape of pattern pieces needed for certain items and it covers a good. broad base of periods.
Front Cover:
Page 127:
These next two pages are taken from the reign of George II in about 1755. First we’ve put the image and then we’ve put the page with the details on it for that image.
Page 126:
This text following gives you details of what was worn at the time of 1755 for both men and women. It covers everything from colours that were in, to accesories.
