Men's Tailoring: Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950

By Graham Cottenden

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138336807
• ISBN13: 9781138336803
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.9"