Bainton, cecilia and a great selection of similar new. This rare collection of tailoring patterns was originally published in madrid in 1589, during the reigns of phillip ii of spain and elizabeth i of england, and when spanish fashions dominated european dress. Book on geometry, practice, and patterns world digital library. There are quite a few cloaks of various types bohemian cloaks, clerical cloaks, herreruelo cloaks and travel. Janet arnold s queen elizabeth s wardrobe unlockd was also used as an ancillary source. Search six million images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the stone age to the dawn of the space age and find the perfect picture for your project from granger. I will give an overview of my patterning process here. In 1589, after much struggle, his book of the practice of tailoring. Amazon price new from used from paperback, facsimile please retry. The leonfeldner schnittbuch, 1590 draping a 16th century bodice pattern the tailor s masterpiece book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The thick fulled olive coloured wool is warm, and weighs a ton. Image search book granger historical picture archive. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Bainton, cecilia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Renaissance dress, cultures of making and the period eye. It has been created from sections of calico which are cut and then pieced together. This, as much as the manuscripts which preceded or followed it, lacked detailed instructions and followed basic geometrical shapes. The wardrobe accounts contain specific instances of various farthingales, describing the materials and colors used and some clues as to the method of.
The sections of fabric are placed so that no bias seams are sewn to each other. In it he goes on to explain to his readers that he is using the ell from castile, also known as a bara. J l nevinson published during the reigns of philip ii and elizabeth i of england, when spanish fashions dominated european dress. In 1589, after much struggle, his book of the practice of tailoring, measuring and marking out was finally published alcega, p. This pattern produces a cone shape hoop skirt, which was common in spain and elsewhere in europe during the mid 16th century. Manteo or a skirt of cloth part 2 construction september 7, 2016 after way too long here is part two of the manteo or petticoat part 1 written in 2014 can be found here, to recap here is the layout suggestion i ended up using from alecga.
Manteo or a skirt of cloth part 2 construction centuriessewing september 7, 2016 at 5. Tailors pattern book, 1589 1999 edition open library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is an english translation of the text provided in the book.
Understanding the ell is important for reproducing alcega. This book, is like having someone hand you a layout diagram from a modern pattern for many many differnt items of clothing ranging from doublets. There seem to be three similar books, also from the 16th century, from austria and they are being published as a kickstarter campaign. The decoration is based on engravings of the same style of cloak from the period. The original pages, covered with pictures of pattern pieces for doublets, coats, kirtles and mantles laid out on lengths of fabric, are accompanied by english translations and. I chose a goldcolored bridal satin which, although polyester, gave me the look and structure necessary for such a garment.
Alcega states that the ell, had its source and origin in another measure called the dedo, or fingers breadth. A 16th century inspired fashion doll une robe magnifique. Article horse trappings 1589 middle kingdom document library. Every pattern taken from a person or a book to create an actual garment therefore differed.
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