The Victorian Tailor: An Introduction to Period Tailoring

This unique book is a wide-ranging introduction to the world of Victorian tailoring, including techniques, materials, and patterns. The author, an expert in the field, has dipped into rare 19th-century tailoring sourcebooks and re-created the authentic techniques for today's budding tailor.An introductory section includes:--A glimpse into the 19th-century tailor's shop and the people who worked there--How men's fashion subtly evolved through the decades, with illustrations and Victorian photographs--Tools of the trade, and how they were used--and which ones are still worth using today--Which cloths to use for an authentic Victorian feel, and where to obtain them--The fundamental techniques every tailor should know, from how to sit in the traditional cross-legged manner to the full range of stitches used in the Victorian era.The book then moves on to give detailed instructions on how to draft and cut your own patterns to fit your client exactly, a