Men's Tailoring

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.