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Have you ever imagined wearing a 19th-century gown tailored to your own body?

Join us for the launch of 19th-Century Patterns for the Modern Body, a new publication by costume designer and historian M. Elaine MacKay.

In this richly illustrated guide, MacKay shares the techniques behind adapting historically accurate garments for a modern fit. Drawing on decades of experience, she demystifies the construction of period silhouettes. Through the crinolines and bustles of the 1850s, to the gored skirts and swept hems of the elegant 1890s, MacKay guides you through creating a historically accurate garment perfectly fitted for the modern wearer.

Through clear diagrams and step-by-step instruction, the book promises to guide readers in adapting pattern blocks to suit a range of contemporary body shapes while maintaining historical authenticity. Readers will also be able to see several pieces of Agnes’s own collection displayed and beautifully documented in the pages of this book.