Men's Tailoring: Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950
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- Synopsis
- 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.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 410 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780429809019
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780429442414, 9781138336797, 9781138336803, 9781138336803, 9781138336797, 9780429442414, 9781138336797, 9781138336803, 9781138336803, 9781138336797, 9780429442414, 9781138336797, 9781138336803, 9781138336803, 9781138336797, 9781138336797, 9780429442414, 9781138336803
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 08/05/19
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.