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Vintage couture tailoring

Nordheim, Thomas von2020
Book
Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms.
Main title:
Vintage couture tailoring / Thomas von Nordheim.
Author:
Imprint:
Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire : Crowood Press, 2020.©2012
Collation:
159 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 154) and index.
Contents:
A brief history of tailoring -- The tailoring process -- Tools of the trade -- Preparations, cutting and marking -- The use of interlinings -- Creating and supporting shape -- Building the jacket fronts -- The jetted pocket -- The tailored collar -- The tailored sleeve -- Lining the jacket -- Buttonholes.
ISBN:
97818479737339781847973733 (hardback)
Dewey class:
646.404
Language:
English
BRN:
115932
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
City Library-Home and LifestyleHOME 646.404 NORDOn reserve shelf at Kathleen Syme Carlton
Library at the Dock-Home and LifestyleHOME 646.404 NORDOn loan - Due: 13 Jul 2026
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