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Janet Arnold

Patterns of Fashion 3: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C. 1560-1620 Paperback – May 1, 1985

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The third volume in Janet Arnold's groundbreaking series Patterns of Fashion covers an earlier period than the previous two volumes: Patterns of Fashion 1660-1860 and Patterns of Fashion 1860-1940, concentrating on the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Significantly, too, this is the first of Arnold's books to include patterns for men's clothing. As well as Janet Arnold's meticulous patterns for these remarkable garments, the book includes an amazing 300 black and white photographs ranging from portraits of the period to details of articles of clothing .

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128 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Drama Publishers
Publication date

May 1, 1985
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10 x 0.5 x 14.75 inches
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9780896760837
ISBN-13

978-0896760837
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About the Author

Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes. Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0896760839
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Drama Publishers; 1995th edition (May 1, 1985)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780896760837
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0896760837
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 14.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #879,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #835 in Textile & Costume (Books)
- #1,266 in Fashion Craft
- #1,741 in Sewing (Books)

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Susannah G Allanic

This book is not for beginners

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019

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This is a beautiful book and much more informative than I hoped. Can I do any or all of these patterns? Yes, I can. But I am 69 years old and have been sewing by hand and machine since I was 12. If you are a beginner and you have a interest in the construction of historic garments, this is the book for you! If you want to make some garment from the past and have no experience or little experience in pattern making, alterations, fitting this may be a book that brings you joy and inspiration to learn more. But if you looking for a halloween costume that you can whip up between now and this coming halloween party, that is not going to happen. I am grateful for this book. It is very well written, illustrated/imaged, and has sparked many ideas for me.

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Great Research, Strong for Men's Garments Especially

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019

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Ms. Arnold's work was always based upon extant garments. This has always meant a limit to the work to those garments that survive through time, which tend to be those of the wealthy. This is even more evident in this work as the extants that survive from this period are spread geographically from England, to Germany, to Italy. This is not a negative statement, just something one must keep in mind when working with this book. The volume starts, as all those in the PoF series do, with a great deal of research and a number of photos and illustrations (black and white). Some of these garments in the research portion of the book are then presented as gridded drawings in the second portion which the reader can then use a 1" grid to generate full sized pattern pieces. Though the book cover shows women's garments, I would actually say this volume has a stronger representation of men's garments as there are a greater number and variety of those garments than women's clothes. Even so, this is absolutely an essential volume for any fashion historian, costumer, or reenactor.

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kiki

Fabulous book

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020

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This book is fabulous and well worth the price. Was able to use with the DETAILED drawings she provides of all the outfits she personally reviewed in museums to create both a man's doublet and Elanor of Toledo's gown, to my measurements. With the drawings on a 1 square = 1 inch it was fairly easy to up-size and play with the design elements to make them fit. The historical notes are wonderful as well on the design elements and the garment's histories as well. This book is a treasure. Seriously thinking about ordering some of the others in the series.

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alsoanonyma

Enthralling illustrations effectively re-construct garments known from paintings and some ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017

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Enthralling illustrations effectively re-construct garments known from paintings and some actual specimens. Still further illustrations show the needle-and-thread, the embroidery, and the layers of the process of getting dressed in this epoch. Withal, Arnold shows the idiosyncrasy of individuality and taste expressed while pushing the boundaries of technology. Fashion glows. I have no plans to try any of these patterns and sewing tips at home, but the drawings and captions clearly show how I could; This book is one of a series of books by Janet Arnold covering centuries. (Duplicate review for both volumes that I purchased).

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Chimaera

An Absolute Must Have for any Historical Costmer!

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020

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Good period pattern books are extremely hard to find but Hunnisett and Arnold are the absolute best! This book includes up close black and white images of historical costumes and extensive notes on the patterns for accurate construction. This book may be intimidating for those barely beginning in costume making. But nevertheless a must have for a serious costumer!

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My costume design student received volumes 1-3 for Christmas. ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017

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My costume design student received volumes 1-3 for Christmas. He loves them and said they reference them frequently in the shop at school.

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Lapis

Fantastic resource for those genuinely interested in authentic reproduction of mid 16th to early 17th century clothing.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014

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One of my favorite things to do when visiting a museum, is to check out their textile department and study period clothing construction. The only problem with studying clothing in a museum is that you can't always get a very good view of the interior of the item on display. This book contains such detailed photos, diagrams and descriptions of historical garments, that it would really help anyone trying to reproduce clothing from this period.

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Rachel N. W.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2007

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Worth every penny. And worth the awkward fit on a bookshelf. Not that it would spend much time shelved anyway. Comprehensive informative text that breaks down a GREAT DEAL of minutia about the dressmakers craft. Includes information on the different processes that were carried out to create a piece of clothing for an individual. Like pattern theory, how things were roughed out before a finished product, fitting, style adaptations, how and by whom garments were fur lined. This is a very historically helpful book that provides too much information to possibly cover in review. It also includes pictures of period garments inside and out. And has pattern layouts. For the historian, re-enactor, or costumer bent on authenticity. This is a must have! Not for the weekend Renn-festival goer that just wants something fun and fanciful. Unless you're interested in greater authenticity for your garments.

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Informative

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2018

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A great book and full of detail for those interested in Tudor dress. My only cavil is that it does not have colour photographs which make it far easier to make out details on paintings of Tudor clothes that does black and white. You would not think that in this day and age colour photographs would be a big ask.

W& E. Black

wonderful stuff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2012

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These books (I have bought all 3)are a wonderful resource, and as Norah Waugh's 'The Cut of Women's Clothes' and 'The Cut of Men's Clothes' are effectively out of reach for anyone but the wealthy these days they're about the best alternative going.

Of course there are gaps, and these are the gaps so obviously expected to be covered by people having access to the Waugh books, but that is, I am afraid, life...

But for a tenner each these are unbeatable value for anyone interested in making historical costume and a copy should be by the work-box of every costume designer and in every re-enactor's snapsack...

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One of the Bibles of costume making. This must ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018

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One of the Bibles of costume making. This must be the 3rd or4th copy I've brought of this because the others are just worn out from usage!

Eileen

16th & 17th century clothes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2014

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I loved the pictures of the 16th and 17th clothes together with patterns on how to make them which is wonderful for those making clothes either for the stage, screen or as a record for use in museums or demonstrations. I also loved the historical explanations at the beginning of the book. Janet Arnold has done so much research about clothes made in the past and must be an absolute diamond for anyone in the professional field as well as amateur dressmakers like myself.

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Annalise Burton

Love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2018

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Package arrived a few days after intended date but I am 100% happy with the product. Wonderful condition and everything that it says it was. Packaged responsibly for the post.

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