The Cut of Women's Clothes - Hardcover

Waugh, Norah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0571085946 ISBN 13: 9780571085941

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 1994

Synopsis

Norah Waugh's book has, for many years, been the definitive work of reference for teachers and students of fashion design, for dress designers, for costume makers - and anyone who is seriously interested in the history and construction of women's clothes.

Each period in the history of costume has produced its own characteristic line and silhouette, and the book includes numerous patterns taken from actual dresses, many of them rare museum specimens, illustrated by line sketches of the garments themselves. There are detailed notes on the production of women's dress with diagrams from and references to early technical books and journals.

About this title

Product Description:

This is a vivid record, in words, illustrations and working diagrams, of a section of women's clothing design from 1600 to 1930. The author was in charge of costume at the Theatre Studio run by Michel Saint-Denis in the 1930s.

Review:

"Most useful. . . Recommended."
-"Times Education Supplement
"Serious and beautifully illustrated."
-"Observer
"A definitive work. . . Highly recommended."
-"Library Journal
"Rewarding to anyone interested in the history of women as people."
-"Christian Science Monitor
"The method is impeccable, the presentation flawless and the information fascinating. The scaled cutting diagrams are readily useable."
-"Educational Theatre Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0571085946
• ISBN 13: 9780571085941
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400