Men's Tailoring - Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Graham Cottenden
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	458
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-33679-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General
LSN:	1-138-33679-3
Barcode:	9781138336797

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