The Tudor tailor : reconstructing 16th-century dress

Name/Title

The Tudor tailor : reconstructing 16th-century dress

Entry/Object ID

GT734.M55 2006

Description

"The book provides 36 patterns and full step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams and photographs that show the finished garments worn by real people. There is also general advice on choosing materials, construction methods, and an insight into the Tudor tailor's sewing kit."

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lucy Dillon

Notes

Gift of Lucy Dillon, February 2024.

Lexicon

Search Terms

costume--great britian--history--16th century, dressmaking, fashion design--great britain--history--16th century, tailoring

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Ninya Mikhaila, Jane Malcolm-Davies

Publisher

Costume & Fashion Press

Place Published

City

Hollywood, CA

Date Published

2006

ISBN

0896762556, 9780896762558

Notes

Length: 160

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Making a start -- Clothing the people -- Looking the part -- Choosing the materials -- Constructing the garments: the patterns.