{"product_id":"9781138336803","title":"Men's Tailoring : Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950 by Graham Cottenden","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296620163445,"sku":"9781138336803","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781138336803.jpg?v=1762772015","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781138336803","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}