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.
By:
Graham Cottenden
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 880g
ISBN: 9781138336803
ISBN 10: 1138336807
Publication Date: 01 August 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 2: THE BLOCK DRAFTS and DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 3: INLAYS, ALLOWANCES and CLOTH CHAPTER 4: CUTTING OUT and MARKING UP CHAPTER 5: PREPARING FOR THE FITTING and the FITTING PROCESS CHAPTER 6: MAKING UP THE WAISTCOAT CHAPTER 7: MAKING UP THE TROUSERS CHAPTER 8: MAKING UP THE JACKET CHAPTER 9: MAKING UP THE SLEEVES, COLLAR, BUTTONS, BUTTONHOLES and FINISHING CHAPTER 10: 19TH CENTURY BODY COATS CHAPTER 11: ORIGINAL GARMENTS: PATTERNS, PHOTOGRAPHS and MEASUREMENTS INDEX
