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A book with a charcoal gray background and the image of a lady wearing a white bodices dress with a small pink flower pattern appearing to be from the 18th century. The title of the book says The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking. There is a square dark blue bookplate next to the book that indicates it is signed by the author Abby Cox.

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking Book & Signed Book Plate

$30.00

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Bring history to life whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Abby Cox of American Duchess has endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room.

Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes - the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown - using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast.

With Abby's guidance, you'll feel as if you just stepped out of an 18th century portrait. The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking demystifies 18th century fashion and sewing techniques so that you can wear these beautiful gowns with confidence and style. 

Comes with signed bookplate by Abby Cox!

Softcover book with 4" signed bookplate. Bookplate does not come already placed in book.

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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking Book & Signed Book Plate

$30.00

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Abby Cox

Abby Cox is a fashion historian, author, and sewist. She loves sharing her passion for dead people’s clothes on her YouTube channel, as well as the occasional historic dress sewing project on Instagram. Abby has been featured on NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post. Currently, she is working on her next book about corsetry with Penguin Random House. Abby lives with her husband and 2 dogs in Bloomington, Indiana.