Men's Tailoring

Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950

von Graham Cottenden

474 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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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.

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Kostüme / Requisiten
• ISBN: 9781138336803
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2019
• Größe: 275 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis