Men's Tailoring : Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 Hardback
by Graham Cottenden
Hardback
Description
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.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:458 pages, 147 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 153 Line drawings, black and white;
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:25/07/2019
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- ISBN:9781138336797
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:458 pages, 147 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 153 Line drawings, black and white;
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:25/07/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138336797
