17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns

17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns

• Detailed Instructions: Learn to create early 17th-century men's attire and accessories with clear, visually appealing, and easy-to-follow steps
• Garments Featured: Explore twelve historically accurate pieces from the V&A's collection, including a suit, doublets, a cloak, accessories, and more
• Precise Pattern Analysis: Every aspect of the patterns has been meticulously examined for accuracy
• Visual Aids: Scale patterns, diagrams, color photography, and X-ray images help understand each garment's structure and construction
• Historical Techniques: Discover the intricacies of historical tailoring and plain sewing methods
• Expert Authors: Learn from renowned historical tailors who have collaborated with prestigious institutions like the Globe Theatre

<p><strong>A unique and definitive guide to the practical construction of men's seventeenth century fashion</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Edited by the world’s leading authorities on historical tailoring, <em>17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns</em> 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.</p> 300 color photographs and 800 line drawings