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Men's Tailoring
Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950
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This comprehensive guide prepares readers to create authentic three-piece suits from the 1830s to 1950, ideal for historical events and performances.
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This book is ideal for students, costumiers, tailors, and enthusiasts interested in historical men’s fashion and bespoke tailoring techniques. It suits those seeking practical guidance on creating period-accurate garments and understanding traditional English 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.
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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 circa 1830 to circa 1950, 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
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781138336803
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 147 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 153 Line drawings, black and white; 171 Halftones, color; 2 Halftones, black and white; 182 Illustrations, color; 155 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 1820g
Pages: 474
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About the Author
Graham Cottenden is a costumier, tailor, and historian who graduated from the Wimbledon School of Art in 1975 and later gained a master’s degree from Middlesex University. He was a freelance costume maker in London for 20 years working in theatre, film, television and museums before becoming an educator. He has taught students and professionals in the UK and around the world, including Europe, USA, Scandinavia, Brazil, Australia and Hong Kong.
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