The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 by Sarah Thursfield (

Description: The Medieval Tailor's Assistant by Sarah Thursfield Suitable for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This book extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories. It includes instructions for plain garments, and patterns for experienced sewers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Medieval Tailors Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to recreate the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories from 1100 to 1480. It includes simple instructions for plain garments, as well as more complex patterns and adaptations for experienced sewers. . Advice on planning outfits and materials to use . Range of projects and alternative designs, from undergarments to outer wear . Covers early and later tailoring methods are also covered within the period . Clear line drawings, pattern diagrams and layouts . Over eighty full colour photographs that show the garments as working outfits AUTHOR: Sarah Thursfield has been supplying clothing for re-enactment for many years. A professional craftsman and an amateur historian, she uses archaeological and historical sources to reconstruct clothing technology from prehistory onwards. She regularly lectures, teaches heritage professionals and re-enactors, and contributes to costume publications. 400 b/w illustrations and 80 colour photographs 151 patterns Author Biography Sarah Thursfield has been supplying clothing for re-enactment for many years. A professional craftsman and an amateur historian, she uses archaeological and historical sources to reconstruct clothing technology from prehistory onwards. She regularly lecturers, teaches heritage professionals and re-enactors, and contributes to costume publications. Promotional Features and reviews in Skirmish and History UK magazines. Reviews in The Costume Society Newsletter, Embroidery, Selvedge and Workshop on the Web. Description for Sales People A comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to reproduce historical dress for re-enactment, living history displays, drama or personal use.The garments are presented with brief notes on their historical background in three mainlayers, underwear, main garments and outer garments for men, women and children.There is a section on How to use the book with detailed instructions on techniques, planning, materials and, in particular, cutting methods from 1100.In this new edition there are over 400 line illustrations and a further 80 colour photographs as well as patterns for 151 garments and accessories.Sarah Thursfield is an experienced cutter and dressmaker with a special interest in the medieval dress. Details ISBN1847978347 Author Sarah Thursfield Language English ISBN-10 1847978347 ISBN-13 9781847978349 Format Paperback Pages 240 Year 2015 Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd Subtitle Common Garments 1100-1480 Place of Publication Ramsbury Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd Edition New edition Media Book DEWEY 646.400902 Short Title The Medieval Tailors Assistant Publication Date 2015-03-23 UK Release Date 2015-03-23 AU Release Date 2015-03-23 NZ Release Date 2015-03-23 Translated from English Edition Description New edition Audience General Illustrations Illustrations; 80 Halftones, color; 400 Line drawings, black and white Alternative 9781847978356 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161636040;

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