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The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Children

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A historical handbook of garment cutting

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A historical handbook of garment cutting

First published in the early 1900s, this handbook brings garment patterns together with instructions explaining how measurements are used in cutting clothes for men, women, and children. Its diagrams and practical guidance sit alongside material on plane geometry, the human figure, balance, drawing, and aesthetics, presenting tailoring as a combination of measurement and design. The range of subjects makes the volume useful not only as a pattern collection but also as a record of how garment-making was taught in its period. This 2022 edition republishes that early handbook for contemporary reference.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Designers interested in historical approaches to clothing construction
  • Tailors and students exploring pattern cutting and measurement
  • Readers researching the history of garment-making and textile design

Themes

Historical tailoringGarment patterns and measurementGeometry and the human figureDesign and drawing

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Book overview

First published in the early 1900s, The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a timeless volume containing a multitude of patterns for outfits that are perfect for men, women and children.

Originally intended for tailors, this collection of garment patterns is a wonderful handbook for the modern designer wanting to learn more about the history of outfit-making. Alongside the original diagrams, this guide includes comprehensive instructions as well as thorough explanations as to why each measurement is appropriate. Drawing and mathematics come together in this volume, helping you to bring traditional outfits to life.

The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book features chapters such as:

    - Science

    - Gravitation

    - Human Equilibrium, Equipoise of Balance

    - The Mechanism of the Human Frame

    - The Principles of Plane Geometry

    - The Plane Geometry of the Human Figure

    - Suggestions RE Aesthetics, Designing and Drawing


Read & Co. Books has proudly republished this classic handbook in a new edition for the modern-day designer to enjoy. The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a must-read for those who are interested in the history of design and garment-making.

 

 

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