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Men's Tailoring : Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950
Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781138336797
- ISBN-10: 1138336793
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: July 2019
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.26 pounds
- Page Count: 474
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