Bustle Fashions 1885-1887: 41 Patterns With Fashion Plates and Suggestions for Adaptation

This book covers ladies' fashion from 1885-1887, the so-called "second bustle period". At this time, bustles were exaggerated, with complex fabric draping and general weirdness. The patterns in this book are based on the National Garment Cutting system, and there is a good deal of information on how to use this system as well as actual-size illustrations of the necessary apportioning rulers which can be copied and used to construct a set of rulers. It's fun just reading this book, and a bit terrifying (and fun) to jump in and try this method of drafting patterns. Shipping was prompt and the book was in excellent condition.

Frances continues her in-depth look at the design and construction of Victorian-era women's fashion. This one specializes in the bustle and resulting silhouette of the later Victorian period. Another masterpiece and one that every enthusiast should have in their working/resource library. Thanks, Frances for another great work!

I’m so looking forward to re creating some of these beautiful garments. You can’t beat Francis Grimble for patterns with fashion plates. Watch this space

All good, as always this collection is the best 🥰

One of the very few books that explains Victorian Fashion and how the cutting system works. Makes it very easy to draft patterns that fit.