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Book 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.

Book details

Book category Books in English The arts Theatre studies

• Full title: Men's Tailoring
• Author: Graham Cottenden
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 458
• EAN: 9781138336803
• ISBN: 9781138336803
• ID: 20237682
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Weight: 1560 g
• Dimensions: 217 × 280 × 22 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. August 2019

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