Famous Frocks: Patterns and Instructions for 20 Fabulous Iconic Dresses [With Pattern(s)]

By Hannah McDevitt and Sara Alm

Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O., Marilyn Monroe. . . these women wore stylish dresses that still make us swoon today. Famous Frocks provides everything needed to recreate these iconic looks by hand including Audrey s little black dress, Marilyn s poster-classic white halter, Madonna s sexy Like a Virgin number, and more. Vintage photos of the original look alongside beautiful color illustrations of the finished projects offer inspiration, while how-to illustrations break down each step so sewers of all skill levels can follow along. Packaged in an attractive lay-flat hardcover and featuring full-sized patterns for 10 classic dresses updated to be stylish for today (plus 10 variants for a full 20 new looks), this entirely original sewing book is a treat for lovers of vintage style.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811877914
• ISBN13: 9780811877916
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary