Download or read book Blueprints of Fashion written by Wade Laboissonniere and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s, American women developed their home sewing skills as high fashion designers' styles became readily available in pattern catalogs. This book illustrates and interprets the many home-sewn fashions that everyday women required for a complete wardrobe. Accessories, needlework, gifts, toys, and pattern-related ephemera are included to create an invaluable guide for designers and fashion historians..