{"title":"Elizabeth Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Friendship offers insightful works that delve into the art and craft of costume design, with a particular focus on menswear. Her books combine practical techniques with cultural context, appealing to both aspiring designers and enthusiasts of historical and theatrical fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed guidance on pattern cutting and costume creation, illuminated by a deep appreciation of the arts. Her titles serve as valuable resources for those interested in exploring the creative processes behind traditional and contemporary menswear costume design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pattern-cutting-for-mens-costume-by-elizabeth-friendship-9781408100066","title":"Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattern Cutting for Men's Costume\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide featuring patterns for the most important garments worn by men between the 16th and 19th centuries. Easy-to-follow instructions explain how to cut patterns for ‘average’ and individual measurements, with expert advice on how to adapt patterns to fit men of all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroductions to each section describe the major developments in men's dress, revealing how garments evolved. Patterns for period garments, for which there are no actual examples, are based on contemporary paintings. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of diagrams, this is a much-awaited and valuable addition to the library of costume-makers in all fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a new system of drafting patterns for men's period costume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes patterns for the most important non-fashionable garments (worn from the 16th to the 19th centuries) plus clothes in vogue from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 18th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIllustrated with hundreds of diagrams accompanied by step-by-step instructions for period garments, plus a few versatile theatrical designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464032272620,"sku":"9781408100066","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408100066-pattern-cutting-for-men-s-costume.jpg?v=1775038264"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-friendship.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}