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Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing sixteenth - century dress

by Ninya Mikhaila, Jane Malcom - Davies · 2006

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The book provides 36 patterns and full step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams and photographs that show the finished garments worn by real people. There is also general advice on choosing materials, construction methods, and an insight into the Tudor tailor's sewing kit.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisTudorTudorMore like thisLess of this
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fashionfashionMore like thisLess of thiscraftscraftsMore like thisLess of thisartartMore like thisLess of this
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TudorTudorMore like thisLess of this16th century16th centuryMore like thisLess of thisBritishBritishMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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