--- product_id: 4897596 title: "Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790" price: "€ 61.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4897596-costume-close-up-clothing-construction-and-pattern-1750-1790 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 **Price:** € 61.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 - **How much does it cost?** € 61.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4897596-costume-close-up-clothing-construction-and-pattern-1750-1790) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 [Linda Baumgarten, John Watson, Florine Carr] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 Review: Fantastic Resource - If only Linda Baumgarten would write more books like this! This is one of my favorite costuming books, because its format embraces a lot of different styles and the combination is much stronger than any of them singly. The book presents information both in articles and text-box asides, and uses line drawings and period illustrations as well as photographs and patterns of the actual garments. BEST of all, the book shows clear photographs of the INTERIOR construction of these garments, which is lost in most other books. (Janet Arnold shows a few interiors, but Nancy Bradfield seems to be the best about remembering to include construction.) I'm so very, very happy that Quite Specific Media decided to bring this one back into print! Review: Beautiful High-Quality Source Book! - Priced fairly for what it is, this book is a high-quality source for people who want to specialize in the 18th century fashions but do not want to settle for the imitation genre of historical sewing like the kind of costuming typical for Halloween and theater projects. This book is especially appropriate for civilian (non-military) interpreters in the Revolutionary War period re-enactment community. That's the main reason I purchased it. It's an ideal guide to show accurate patterns and the layout of a sewing project in very nice color. Even though it's not a series of step-by-step photos of someone piecing each part of a garment together, it still presents good facts to help the reader imagine how a garment was made, including what kinds of fabrics it was made of. The variety of garments presented is very satisfying too. Certain designs explain certain functions, such as working-wear as opposed to fancier attire. There are examples for both men's and women's clothing of that time in history. Consider carefully, for the reader to successfully attempt to actually re-create an example of something that's shown in the book, an intermediate level of prior sewing skill or higher would be recommended. Intermediate for the simpler style of projects, and advanced skill for the more formal-style projects. This book clearly does not appear to be intended for beginners in the construction of clothes in general. However, it's got what it takes to inspire even a beginner historical seamstress or tailor to aim higher. That's definitely the case for me. My favorite aspect of the book is that the content is of a professional nature and is definitely no-nonsense, right from the archives of Colonial Williamsburg! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #260,861 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #339 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference #355 in Fashion (Books) #498 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (240) | | Dimensions | 10 x 0.25 x 12.25 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0896762262 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0896762268 | | Item Weight | 1.5 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 120 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 1999 | | Publisher | The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | ## Images ![Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xCseuxmgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Resource *by L***R on November 29, 2007* If only Linda Baumgarten would write more books like this! This is one of my favorite costuming books, because its format embraces a lot of different styles and the combination is much stronger than any of them singly. The book presents information both in articles and text-box asides, and uses line drawings and period illustrations as well as photographs and patterns of the actual garments. BEST of all, the book shows clear photographs of the INTERIOR construction of these garments, which is lost in most other books. (Janet Arnold shows a few interiors, but Nancy Bradfield seems to be the best about remembering to include construction.) I'm so very, very happy that Quite Specific Media decided to bring this one back into print! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful High-Quality Source Book! *by C***N on February 9, 2014* Priced fairly for what it is, this book is a high-quality source for people who want to specialize in the 18th century fashions but do not want to settle for the imitation genre of historical sewing like the kind of costuming typical for Halloween and theater projects. This book is especially appropriate for civilian (non-military) interpreters in the Revolutionary War period re-enactment community. That's the main reason I purchased it. It's an ideal guide to show accurate patterns and the layout of a sewing project in very nice color. Even though it's not a series of step-by-step photos of someone piecing each part of a garment together, it still presents good facts to help the reader imagine how a garment was made, including what kinds of fabrics it was made of. The variety of garments presented is very satisfying too. Certain designs explain certain functions, such as working-wear as opposed to fancier attire. There are examples for both men's and women's clothing of that time in history. Consider carefully, for the reader to successfully attempt to actually re-create an example of something that's shown in the book, an intermediate level of prior sewing skill or higher would be recommended. Intermediate for the simpler style of projects, and advanced skill for the more formal-style projects. This book clearly does not appear to be intended for beginners in the construction of clothes in general. However, it's got what it takes to inspire even a beginner historical seamstress or tailor to aim higher. That's definitely the case for me. My favorite aspect of the book is that the content is of a professional nature and is definitely no-nonsense, right from the archives of Colonial Williamsburg! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reference *by R***K on April 28, 2025* Great reference for making garb for our local Renaissance Festival. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4897596-costume-close-up-clothing-construction-and-pattern-1750-1790](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4897596-costume-close-up-clothing-construction-and-pattern-1750-1790) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*