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

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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• Autori: Graham Cottenden
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9781138336803
• ISBN: 978-1-138-33680-3
• Pagine: 458
• Dimensioni: 210 mm x 275 mm x 25 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura d'interni, design; 20th Century, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Manufacturing, DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion, DESIGN / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography, Theatre Studies, Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, History of fashion, Fashion and textile design