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OverviewMen'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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham CottendenPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 1.040kg ISBN: 9781138336797ISBN 10: 1138336793 Pages: 458 Publication Date: 25 July 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 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 INDEXReviewsAuthor InformationGraham 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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