Men's Tailoring

<p><em>Men's Tailoring: Bespoke Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950</em> 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: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>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;</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>drafting blocks and construction techniques for the main three styles of nineteenth century male garments: frock coat morning coat and dress coat;</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>patterns photographs and detailed measurements taken from a variety of male coats jackets waistcoats and trousers from c1830 - c1950 from museums and collections.</li> </ul><p>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.</p>