The Ultimate Costumers Library

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The Cut of Women's Clothes
1.  The Cut of Women's Clothes by Norah Waugh
The list author says:
  "Norah Waugh is a goddess. One of the most authentic pattern books you could wish for."
£42.25   Used & New from: £26.33
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Cut of Men's Clothes: 1600-1900
2.  The Cut of Men's Clothes: 1600-1900 by Norah Waugh
The list author says:
  "Here she is again.  If you get this book guard it with your life."
Used & New from: £62.36

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Costume in Detail: Women's Dress, 1730-1930
3.  Costume in Detail: Women's Dress, 1730-1930 by Nancy Bradfield
The list author says:
  "Hundreds of reference pictures, no patterns but still useful and inspirational."
Used & New from: £11.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Men's Garments, 1830-1900: Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring
4.  Men's Garments, 1830-1900: Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring by R.I. Davis
The list author says:
  "Really good pattern books for men's period tailoring."
Used & New from: £35.66
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Men's 17th and 18th Century Costume, Cut and Fashion
5.  Men's 17th and 18th Century Costume, Cut and Fashion by Ron I. Davis
The list author says:
  "Yup he's that good."
Used & New from: £68.56

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Corsets and Crinolines
6.  Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh
The list author says:
  "If you are going into costuming you need this book!! The starting point of all construction."
£35.19   Used & New from: £30.92
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Patterns of Fashion: 1660-1860: Vol 1
7.  Patterns of Fashion: 1660-1860: Vol 1 by Janet Arnold
The list author says:
  "Another costume bible. BUY THE SERIES!"
£14.00   Used & New from: £9.76
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Patterns of Fashion 2
8.  Patterns of Fashion 2 by Janet Arnold
The list author says:
  "Taken from actual period pieces. You can't get more acurate."
£14.00   Used & New from: £9.18
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Patterns of Fashion: C1560-1620: 1560-1620 v. 3
9.  Patterns of Fashion: C1560-1620: 1560-1620 v. 3 by Janet Arnold
The list author says:
  "Janet Arnold: Patron Saint of costume makers."
£14.00   Used & New from: £7.69
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915
10.  Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915 by Katherine Strand Holkeboer
The list author says:
  "Basic but great as a quick reference or for beginners."
£22.49   Used & New from: £8.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide For Men's Wear
11.  Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide For Men's Wear by Roberto Cabrera
The list author says:
  "In depth detail yet surprisingly clear and easy to use."
£34.20
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear (F.I.T. Collection)
12.  Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear (F.I.T. Collection) by Roberto Cabrera
The list author says:
  "You need this book!!!"
£34.20   Used & New from: £31.99
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Perfect Fit: A Practical Guide to Adjusting Sewing Patterms for a Professional Finish
13.  Perfect Fit: A Practical Guide to Adjusting Sewing Patterms for a Professional Finish by Creative Publishing Intl
The list author says:
  "I don't own this but good pattern cutting and fitting is essential."
£5.82   Used & New from: £5.49
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Historical Fashion in Detail: The 17th and 18th Centuries
14.  Historical Fashion in Detail: The 17th and 18th Centuries by Avril Hart
The list author says:
  "Great reference photos."
Used & New from: £22.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail
15.  Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston
The list author says:
  "More great reference photos,"
Used & New from: £20.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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400 Years of Fashion
16.  400 Years of Fashion by Natalie Rothstein
The list author says:
  "Great book spanning a lot of eras."
£12.99   Used & New from: £6.14
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress
17.  The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress by Jane Malcolm-Davies
£13.99   Used & New from: £9.79
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them
18.  Historic Costumes and How to Make Them by Mary Fernald
£7.59   Used & New from: £2.33
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume (Backstage)
19.  Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume (Backstage) by Elizabeth Friendship
The list author says:
  "I can't wait for this to be released."
£16.39   Used & New from: £12.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The History of Underclothes (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
20.  The History of Underclothes (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by C. W. Cunnington
£11.17   Used & New from: £2.99
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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 & Bonnets
21.  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 & Bonnets by Jean Hunnisett
The list author says:
  "We used to use these books in college, not entirely accurate but great for stage."
Used & New from: £92.96

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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Medieval-1500: Patterns for Women's Dress
22.  Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Medieval-1500: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
The list author says:
  "More Jean, she's a legend."
Used & New from: £84.49

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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1800-1909: Patterns for Women's Dress
23.  Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1800-1909: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
Used & New from: £56.56

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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1500-1800: Patterns for Women's Dress
24.  Period Costume for Stage and Screen: 1500-1800: Patterns for Women's Dress by Jean Hunnisett
Used & New from: £38.79
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments: Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles: 1
25.  Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments: Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles: 1 by Jean Hunnisett
Used & New from: £71.19

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