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The Ultimate Costumers Library
The Cut of Women's Clothes, 1600-1930The Cut of Women's Clothes, 1600-1930 by Norah Waugh
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Norah Waugh is a goddess. One of the most authentic pattern books you could wish for.
Cut of Men's Clothes: 1600-1900Cut of Men's Clothes: 1600-1900 by Norah Waugh
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Here she is again. If you get this book guard it with your life.
Costume in Detail: Women's Dress, 1730-1930Costume in Detail: Women's Dress, 1730-1930 by Nancy Bradfield
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Hundreds of reference pictures, no patterns but still useful and inspirational.
Men's Garments, 1830-1900: Guide to Pattern Cutting and TailoringMen's Garments, 1830-1900: Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring by R.I. Davis
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Really good pattern books for men's period tailoring.
Men's 17th and 18th Century Costume, Cut and FashionMen's 17th and 18th Century Costume, Cut and Fashion by Ron I. Davis
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Yup he's that good.
Corsets and CrinolinesCorsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh
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If you are going into costuming you need this book!! The starting point of all construction.
Patterns of Fashion: v.1: Vol 1Patterns of Fashion: v.1: Vol 1 by Janet Arnold
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Another costume bible. BUY THE SERIES!
Patterns of Fashion 2Patterns of Fashion 2 by Janet Arnold
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Taken from actual period pieces. You can't get more acurate.
Patterns of Fashion: 1560-1620 v. 3Patterns of Fashion: 1560-1620 v. 3 by Janet Arnold
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Janet Arnold: Patron Saint of costume makers.
Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915 by Katherine Strand Holkeboer
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Basic but great as a quick reference or for beginners.
Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide For Men's WearClassic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide For Men's Wear by Roberto Cabrera
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In depth detail yet surprisingly clear and easy to use.
Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear (F.I.T. Collection)Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear (F.I.T. Collection) by Roberto Cabrera
Buy new: £29.34 / Used from: £37.42
You need this book!!!
The Perfect Fit: A Practical Guide to Adjusting Sewing Patterms for a Professional FinishThe Perfect Fit: A Practical Guide to Adjusting Sewing Patterms for a Professional Finish by Creative Publishing International
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I don't own this but good pattern cutting and fitting is essential.
Historical Fashion in Detail: The 17th and 18th CenturiesHistorical Fashion in Detail: The 17th and 18th Centuries by Avril Hart
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Great reference photos.
Nineteenth-Century Fashion in DetailNineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston
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More great reference photos,
Four Hundred Years of FashionFour Hundred Years of Fashion
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Great book spanning a lot of eras.
The Tudor TailorThe Tudor Tailor by Jane Malcolm-Davies
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Historic Costumes and How to Make ThemHistoric Costumes and How to Make Them by Mary Fernald
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Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume (Backstage)Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume (Backstage) by Elizabeth Friendship
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I can't wait for this to be released.
The History of UnderclothesThe History of Underclothes by C.Willett Cunnington
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Period Costume for Stage and Screen, Outer Garments, Book II: Dominos, Dolmans, Coats, Pelisses, Spencers, Calashes, Hoods and Bonnets Bk. 2: Dominos, ... Spencers, Callashes, Hoods & BonnetsPeriod Costume for Stage and Screen, Outer Garments, Book II: Dominos, Dolmans, Coats, Pelisses, Spencers, Calashes, Hoods and Bonnets Bk. 2: Dominos, ... Spencers, Callashes, Hoods & Bonnets by Jean Hunnisett
Buy used from: £83.96
We used to use these books in college, not entirely accurate but great for stage.
Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Medieval-1500: Patterns for Women's DressPeriod Costume for Stage and Screen: Medieval-1500: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
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More Jean, she's a legend.
Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1800-1909: Patterns for Women's DressPeriod Costume for Stage and Screen: 1800-1909: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1500-1800: Patterns for Women's DressPeriod Costume for Stage and Screen: 1500-1800: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments: Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles: 1Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments: Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles: 1 by Jean Hunnisett
Buy used from: £73.35