Men's Tailoring Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 |
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| Author:
| Cottenden, Graham |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-33679-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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Men's Tailoring: Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 introduces the reader to English tailoring and covers the drafting of patterns, cutting out in cloth, and the complete traditional construction techniques in sequence for the tailoring of a waistcoat, trousers and jacket. The book contains:
- step-by-step instructions, complete with illustrations, for students and costumiers who are new to the making of male tailored garments from the nineteenth and...
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Men's Tailoring: Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 introduces the reader to English tailoring and covers the drafting of patterns, cutting out in cloth, and the complete traditional construction techniques in sequence for the tailoring of a waistcoat, trousers and jacket. The book contains:
- step-by-step instructions, complete with illustrations, for students and costumiers who are new to the making of male tailored garments from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries;
- drafting blocks and construction techniques for the main three styles of nineteenth century male garments: frock coat, morning coat and dress coat;
- patterns, photographs and detailed measurements taken from a variety of male coats, jackets, waistcoats and trousers from c1830 - c1950 from museums and collections.
From choosing the right cloth to preparing for the fitting process, this how-to guide will help readers create beautiful, historically accurate three-piece suits for events and performances.