Belated thanks for this recommendation. We do have a fair amount of drafting experience, so that would be OK. chimene
On Dec 17, 2010, at 9:25 AM, Chris Bertani wrote: > I recommend Men's Garments 1830-1900: A Guide to Pattern Cutting and > Tailoring, by RI Davis (book) > > You follow the directions to draft a pattern to the exact measurements > you need. I've used this for a number of garments, and they generally > come out looking very good. > > However, you will have to draft patterns for linings, facings, > undercollars, etc. yourself. > > Regards, > > -- Chris Bertani > www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes > > > > > On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 14:56, Patricia Dunham <[email protected]> wrote: >> Don't know if I actually have time to still get this by Xmas, BUT! Himself >> re-iterated interest in a Steampunk/Victorian outfit again last night, so... >> >> Anybody know anything about any of these particular patterns or vendors... >> >> >> Laughing Moon #109, men's frock coats & vest >> >> Folkwear #222, set of vests >> >> Men's Garments 1830-1900: A Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring, by RI >> Davis (book) >> >> Old West Men's Clothing Patterns, by Wingeo, Pattern #W324 (frock coat), >> #W325 (Dress Coat) >> >> >> We have good basic sewing skills, some theatrical costuming experience, but >> no tailoring... >> >> Greatly appreciated, any responses today, Thursday... >> >> Chimene >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> h-costume mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume >> > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
