Vintage 1930s Dressmaking Book - Making Smart Clothes- Butterick

Beautifully preserved 1934 Butterick dressmaking book, Making Smart Clothes — an essential find for vintage sewing enthusiasts, costume designers, and collectors seeking authentic 1930s patterns and period artwork.

• Era 1930s
• Size Not specified
• Material Paper, Printed illustrations
• Design Butterick publication; 1930s dressmaking patterns and instructional layout with full-page illustrated plates and measured pattern diagrams
• Features Ideal for sewing projects, historical reference, collectible ephemera, decorative display, and costume reproduction; contains original pattern instructions and stunning period artwork
• Condition Used without original packaging - item in great condition.
• Buying options Sold together as a single lot

This original 1934 Butterick volume is packed with clear, measured pattern diagrams and evocative fashion plates that capture the silhouette and tailoring techniques of the era. Use it to recreate authentic 1930s garments, adapt vintage details for modern wear, or display as a striking piece of sewing history. The book’s intact illustrations and practical instructions make it equally valuable to hobby sewers, professional costume makers, and collectors of printed ephemera.

Highlights include:

• Original 1934 publication with intact illustrations and pattern content
• Accurate reference for historical reproductions and period-accurate costume work
• Attractive collectible suitable for display or practical use in sewing projects

Delivery UK delivery £4.09

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