Making Victorian Costumes for Men (Paperback)

Sil Devilly

ISBN 10: 1785005758 / ISBN 13: 9781785005756

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. During Queen Victoria's long reign there were constant, often subtle, changes to men's clothing in the large, diverse and growing population. This practical book guides you through the male fashions of the time and includes eighteen garments typical of the era. Each project is carefully grounded in historical research, while traditional tailoring techniques are simplified for the modern costume maker. It is an essential handbook that describes fabrics and tools for pattern drafting, tailoring and costume construction, and explains how to get the best results from each. It covers a wide variety of gentleman's attire adaptable for different occupations and social status, including assorted shirts, trousers, breeches, a tailcoat, a jacket, a frockcoat and several waistcoats. There is a full set of patterns for each outfit, along with clear, full colour construction photographs and finally, the author suggests how outfits can be adapted to fit different sizes and characters, and gives practical insights into the making process. AUTHOR: Sil Devilly is a costume maker with over twenty years of experience in both design interpretation and construction. She has worked on a great variety of costumes, both in theatre workrooms and as a freelance cutter, tailor and maker. Her passion for sharing the knowledge gained throughout her career has led her to teach, lecture and mentor across the north of England. 232 colour photographs and patterns During Queen Victoria's long reign there were constant, often subtle, changes to men's clothing in the large, diverse and growing population. This practical book guides you through the male fashions of the time and includes eighteen garments typical of the era. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781785005756

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Victorian Costumes for Men (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785005758
• ISBN 13: 9781785005756
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

During Queen Victoria's long reign there were constant, often subtle, changes to men's clothing in the large, diverse and growing population. This practical book guides you through the male fashions of the time and includes eighteen garments typical of the era. Each project is carefully grounded in historical research, while traditional tailoring techniques are simplified for the modern costume maker. It is an essential handbook that describes fabrics and tools for pattern drafting, tailoring and costume construction, and explains how to get the best results from each. It covers a wide variety of gentleman's attire adaptable for different occupations and social status, including assorted shirts, trousers, breeches, a tailcoat, a jacket, a frockcoat and several waistcoats. There is a full set of patterns for each outfit, along with clear, full colour construction photographs and finally, the author suggests how outfits can be adapted to fit different sizes and characters, and gives practical insights into the making process.

About the Author

Sil Devilly is a costume maker with over twenty years of experience in both design interpretation and construction. She has worked on a great variety of costumes, both in theatre workrooms and as a freelance cutter, tailor and maker. Her passion for sharing the knowledge gained throughout her career has led her to teach, lecture and mentor across the north of England.