A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical reenactments, this book contains all the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. Computer-generated, historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, such as doublets, hose, bodices, skirts, hats and headdresses -- even underwear. There are also plenty of ideas for decoration and embellishment such as ruffs, cuffs, collars, embroidery and other surface decoration. The full range of Tudor society is represented, including lower- and middle-class clothing as well as the more sumptuous costumes from the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. There is also information on how to store and look after your finished clothing. In addition to the patterns, there are detailed drawings of each costume and information about historical context, including original paintings and source material.
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Jane Malcolm-Davies has a Doctorate in Heritage Interpretation and was responsible for costume interpretation at Hampton Court Palace from 1992 to 2004. She trains staff for historic properties, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and consults for the National Trust. Ninya Mikhaila has run a business making reproduction historical costume since 1988. Her clients include The Royal Armouries, The National Trust, English Heritage and the Public Records Office.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I love this book. The Tudor Tailor goes above and beyond any other resource I've seen. Not only does it have images of paintings extant renaissance clothes, but it also has patterns to make those clothes AND clear instructions on how to do it! That and discussions on fabric, finishes and decoration.
It doesn't hurt that the clothes look gorgeous.
There's even little things that make it more useful. All measurements are in both metric AND imperial, there are instructions on how to alter the pattern sizes and how to fit close fitting garments (like bodies and hose) to the wearer.
Even if you don't sew, but just are interested in the period, the book is wonderfully well researched and has dozens of fantastic photographs that are a joy to look at.
I've been making and wearing renaissance costumes for years, but this is the only actual book on the subject I've ever purchased. And it's worth it.
It doesn't hurt that the clothes look gorgeous.
There's even little things that make it more useful. All measurements are in both metric AND imperial, there are instructions on how to alter the pattern sizes and how to fit close fitting garments (like bodies and hose) to the wearer.
Even if you don't sew, but just are interested in the period, the book is wonderfully well researched and has dozens of fantastic photographs that are a joy to look at.
I've been making and wearing renaissance costumes for years, but this is the only actual book on the subject I've ever purchased. And it's worth it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. Cheetham
Format:Paperback
An excellent source book for anyone interested in the history of costume, re-enactment/stage work, or sewing. A nice blend from the academic to the practical.
It includes notes on history (with photos, sketches on development over time etc), notes on fabrics/colours, construction techniques (including types of stitches, details on things like how to make buttons from cloth or wooden beads), resizing information, preparation techniques (how to starch & dress a ruff), how to wear (well how do you put on a farthingale once you've made it?), how to fit items like hose, & how to put your hair up to fit under a coif.
This takes the excellent Janet Arnold books a stage further. The patterns are similar to the Janet Arnold series but with photos of people wearing made up costumes. As it is full of colour photos as well as detailed sketches, it makes an attractive book to skim through even if you have no intention of making up any of the garments.
Overall, I'm impressed.
It includes notes on history (with photos, sketches on development over time etc), notes on fabrics/colours, construction techniques (including types of stitches, details on things like how to make buttons from cloth or wooden beads), resizing information, preparation techniques (how to starch & dress a ruff), how to wear (well how do you put on a farthingale once you've made it?), how to fit items like hose, & how to put your hair up to fit under a coif.
This takes the excellent Janet Arnold books a stage further. The patterns are similar to the Janet Arnold series but with photos of people wearing made up costumes. As it is full of colour photos as well as detailed sketches, it makes an attractive book to skim through even if you have no intention of making up any of the garments.
Overall, I'm impressed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Marah
Format:Paperback
Assurmément le meilleur livre sur le sujet. Les costumes sont formidables, les images et explications claires et complètes. À feuilleter et à lire!
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Tudor Tailor
This book is an excellent resource for those who what easy to read instructions and pattern guides. The pictures are clear and provide ideas for clothing reproduction. Read more
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This is a fantastic book. I recommend it for anyone interested in 16th century costuming. Well written, good photographs and well researched. Read more
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