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# The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress

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Review: Exquisite treasure on Tudor clothing! - For some time, The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress sat atop my wishlist. And now I can happily write that this treasure has completely exceeded my expectations! The Tudor Tailor is simply extraordinary. Readers will find themselves riveted from the very first page. Jam-packed with such goodies as rare photographs, art, and all manner of unusual trivia, this book is a keepsake. Visual guides depicting what ordinary citizens wore as opposed to the Tudor elite, even garments usually worn by persons according to occupation, are included. There are photographs of actual clothing that survive to this day, and these are truly remarkable. One could comb the internet endlessly and not locate such rare photographs. I know as I've often searched for visuals of actual Tudor clothing. Surviving Tudor garments attest to the painstaking technique employed by tailors and dressmakers, and even ordinary housewives of the 16th century. Descriptive fabric tables which detail what sort of materials were used, and even subcategories of various textiles are astonishing. Readers are presented with precise instruction of sewing techniques employed in construction of Tudor clothing and the respective tools which were used. A plethora of diagrams and candid photographs demonstrate the artistry of Tudor clothing. (I've often marveled at the incredible skill with which Tudor clothing was made and wondered how this was accomplished, always keeping in mind that this was all done by hand! I believe that the 'Tudor Tailors' of the 16th century could have gone to bat against the finest couturiers of today.) Fans and members of reenactment societies will find The Tudor Tailor to be an absolute necessity for personal libraries. Not only does the book offer accurate overviews of Tudor period clothing, but provides clear and concise instruction on recreating such garments. Various stitches are diagrammed, as is the method of dressing in true Tudor style, from undergarments on out. The Tudor Tailor is also a marvelous book for history buffs, and one that any Tudor history devotee would be thrilled to own. This book would also serve as a lovely addition for the libraries of students of textiles, and dressmaking. Thank you to Authors Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcolm-Davies for a true treasure! C. R. Wall
Review: An excellent overview and resource. - I admit, I'm not an expert on Tudor era clothing. But the Tudor Tailor provided me with enough visual references from the era (both paintings and statues) to fill me with confidence that the authors of the book ARE experts, and that I can trust in their judgements. The book begins with a discussion on the history of the costumes of the era, and those visual references I mentioned. This is great, because if you're putting together a costume, you really want to know why (and when!) each separate garment goes with another one. Plus there was a nice division between lower and upper class clothing, and visuals to support the conclusions presented. The second two thirds of the book deal with making the costumes. There are patterns, and suggestions for modifying them, and instructions. I'm fortunate enough to be the same size as the patterns were made for (if a little short) but there are instructions on modifying the patterns as well. I definitely recommend reading the entire instructions (twice) before starting. It will save you a lot of grief. Additionally, you ought to have at least some experience in sewing, because some of these instructions are not for the faint of heart. They've been laid out clearly, but they do assume some prior knowledge. You'll have to take some guesses (How, exactly, am I suppose to sew in the optional boning in this bodice? Precisely which sleeve pattern should I use to make those detachable sleeves?), and I definitely made some things up as I went along, but the Tudor Tailor gave me a firm foundation to start with, which was invaluable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #125,831 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #64 in Historical Study Reference (Books) #176 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference #250 in Sewing (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (523) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0896762556 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0896762558 |
| Item Weight  | 1.5 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | April 1, 2006 |
| Publisher  | Costume and Fashion Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exquisite treasure on Tudor clothing!
*by O***S on January 12, 2012*

For some time, The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress sat atop my wishlist. And now I can happily write that this treasure has completely exceeded my expectations! The Tudor Tailor is simply extraordinary. Readers will find themselves riveted from the very first page. Jam-packed with such goodies as rare photographs, art, and all manner of unusual trivia, this book is a keepsake. Visual guides depicting what ordinary citizens wore as opposed to the Tudor elite, even garments usually worn by persons according to occupation, are included. There are photographs of actual clothing that survive to this day, and these are truly remarkable. One could comb the internet endlessly and not locate such rare photographs. I know as I've often searched for visuals of actual Tudor clothing. Surviving Tudor garments attest to the painstaking technique employed by tailors and dressmakers, and even ordinary housewives of the 16th century. Descriptive fabric tables which detail what sort of materials were used, and even subcategories of various textiles are astonishing. Readers are presented with precise instruction of sewing techniques employed in construction of Tudor clothing and the respective tools which were used. A plethora of diagrams and candid photographs demonstrate the artistry of Tudor clothing. (I've often marveled at the incredible skill with which Tudor clothing was made and wondered how this was accomplished, always keeping in mind that this was all done by hand! I believe that the 'Tudor Tailors' of the 16th century could have gone to bat against the finest couturiers of today.) Fans and members of reenactment societies will find The Tudor Tailor to be an absolute necessity for personal libraries. Not only does the book offer accurate overviews of Tudor period clothing, but provides clear and concise instruction on recreating such garments. Various stitches are diagrammed, as is the method of dressing in true Tudor style, from undergarments on out. The Tudor Tailor is also a marvelous book for history buffs, and one that any Tudor history devotee would be thrilled to own. This book would also serve as a lovely addition for the libraries of students of textiles, and dressmaking. Thank you to Authors Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcolm-Davies for a true treasure! C. R. Wall

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent overview and resource.
*by C***. on May 23, 2012*

I admit, I'm not an expert on Tudor era clothing. But the Tudor Tailor provided me with enough visual references from the era (both paintings and statues) to fill me with confidence that the authors of the book ARE experts, and that I can trust in their judgements. The book begins with a discussion on the history of the costumes of the era, and those visual references I mentioned. This is great, because if you're putting together a costume, you really want to know why (and when!) each separate garment goes with another one. Plus there was a nice division between lower and upper class clothing, and visuals to support the conclusions presented. The second two thirds of the book deal with making the costumes. There are patterns, and suggestions for modifying them, and instructions. I'm fortunate enough to be the same size as the patterns were made for (if a little short) but there are instructions on modifying the patterns as well. I definitely recommend reading the entire instructions (twice) before starting. It will save you a lot of grief. Additionally, you ought to have at least some experience in sewing, because some of these instructions are not for the faint of heart. They've been laid out clearly, but they do assume some prior knowledge. You'll have to take some guesses (How, exactly, am I suppose to sew in the optional boning in this bodice? Precisely which sleeve pattern should I use to make those detachable sleeves?), and I definitely made some things up as I went along, but the Tudor Tailor gave me a firm foundation to start with, which was invaluable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb for historian or reenactor tailor
*by C***L on November 8, 2007*

As an historical reenactor, I know how little published and online material is really useful in making your own garb, even for the particularly popular Renaissance Faires around the country. This book, I would say, is without question a MUST HAVE for anyone involved or interested in constructing your own Renn faire garb. The patterns are simple to follow, the detail is excellent, and the recommendations on choosing suitable fabric, stitching styles, trim use, and wear are well thought out. PLUS, if you're a fashion/garb/costume historian, you can also learn nifty trivia such as the origin of the term "fripery" and why we call something shoddy "a botched job." All in all, you need this book on your sewing table, readily to hand, to peruse over and over for ideas, inspiration, and techniques. Nuff said!

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