Oh, Ann Wass, I LOVE that old, old Simplicity booklet, "Sewing for Men and Boys." (Shall we pretend we bought it used or admit that we were old enough to sew when it came out in 1973?) The classic tailoring techniques are well explained and well illustrated.
My go-to book for hard core tailoring techniques is "Classic Tailoring Techniques - A Construction Guide for Men's Wear" by Roberto Cabrera and Patricia Flaherty Meyers. I remember years ago when a friend was studying tailoring under Mr. Cabrera at FIT. Mr. C was a stickler for perfection. His book is excellent. I collect period tailoring books and I can't think of any right off the bat that tell you how to sew. They're all about cutting the garment. Is it absurd to suggest that you try to get your hands on a garment from the period you're reproducing and look closely at how it's made? I love to buy ratty garments with the lining falling out so I can see what's going on inside. Martha _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
