The Handbook for Historical Pattern Cutting : Women's Dress from 1550 to 1950

Moore, Jerry

Routledge（2026/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 168 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781041149361

Full Description

The Handbook for Historical Pattern Cutting: Women's Dress from 1550 to 1950 is a comprehensive tool to draft historical patterns for modern bodies.

This book bridges four centuries of women's fashion history with contemporary pattern-cutting techniques. It presents meticulously adapted historical silhouettes that accommodate modern bodies while preserving period-accurate details. It contains 16 fully rendered patterns spanning from Tudor to mid-20th century fashion, digitally created pattern grids with numbered guides for maximum clarity, step-by-step construction techniques specific to each historical period, specialized sewing methods for authentic costume creation, and detailed color photography demonstrating essential processes. Whether creating costumes for theatre, film, historical reenactment, or personal projects, this handbook provides the foundation for endless design possibilities. Each pattern serves as a starting point that can be modified to meet specific creative demands while maintaining historical integrity.

This book is designed for costume professionals, students in theatrical costume and design courses, and enthusiasts alike.

Contents

1. 1550 2. 1660 3. 1690 4. 1750 5. 1790 6. 1800 7. 1840 8. 1860 9. 1880 10. 1890 11. 1900 12. 1910 13. 1920 14. 1930 15. 1940 16. 1950 17. Techniques 18. Additional Pattern Adjustments