Description
This newest addition to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s series on historical dress patterns presents full instructions for the making of men’s historical garments in a technically accurate, visually exciting, step-by-step format. The book delves into the intricate detail of the techniques involved in historical tailoring and dressmaking. Scale patterns, precise construction diagrams, an abundance of informative details, and x-ray photographs that reveal the hidden structure of each piece are accompanied by color photography of the whole garment.
Edited by the world’s leading authorities on historical tailoring, 17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns surveys the masculine wardrobe in England during the early seventeenth century. It features twelve chapters, each dedicated to one garment, including an ensemble of doublet and breeches, three doublets, a cloak, a hat, a night cap, and a night-cap liner, a picadil, a pair of mittens, a sword girdle and hangers, and a linen stocking. Chapters on tailoring, dressing, and inventories of men’s dress provide key historical context. Like its predecessors, this book promises to be a unique resource for costume designers, dress and social historians, students, and fashion enthusiasts alike. 300 color photographs and 800 line drawings
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Step back in time with our 17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns Book, a meticulously crafted guide to the historical garments of the early seventeenth century. Discover the art and technique of historical tailoring and dressmaking with full instructions presented in a visually stunning, step-by-step format. Delve into the intricate detail of each garment with scale patterns, construction diagrams, and x-ray photographs that reveal the hidden structure of these timeless pieces.
Edited by leading authorities in historical tailoring, this book offers a comprehensive survey of men's wardrobe in England during the 17th century. From doublets to cloaks, hats to mittens, each chapter is dedicated to a specific garment, providing essential historical context and insight into the fashion of the era. With 300 color photographs and 800 line drawings, this book is a must-have for costume designers, historians, students, and fashion enthusiasts who appreciate the elegance and craftsmanship of historical menswear.
Immerse yourself in the world of 17th-century fashion and bring the past to life with our exclusive Men's Dress Patterns Book. Unleash your creativity, enhance your knowledge of historical tailoring, and explore the rich tapestry of men's clothing from a bygone era. Get your copy today and start your journey into the fascinating world of historical dress patterns!
Grab your copy now and embark on a journey through 17th-century fashion!
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