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:
Nordheim, Thomas von, 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
Subject:
BRN:
115932
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.404 NORD | On reserve shelf at Kathleen Syme Carlton |
| Library at the Dock | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.404 NORD | On loan - Due: 13 Jul 2026 |