Welcome to the online resources for 19th-Century Patterns for the Modern Body by M. Elaine MacKay. The book is a fully illustrated step-by-step guide demonstrating how to alter modern pattern blocks to achieve authentic period designs for various modern body shapes. Using tried-and-tested methods developed over MacKay’s 35-year career drafting and fitting historical patterns for theatre, film, and museums, this guide is essential for anyone interested in creating period silhouettes for historical dress, fantasy costumes, cosplay, or modern fashion design.
On this site you will find:

• Basic Pattern Blocks

• Student resources, including guides to terminology, estimating fabric yardage, fitting and measurement

• Instructor resources, including assignments, marking sheets and sample schedules (please note these resources are password protected, please click through to the page to log in/request access)