<p>The republication of this work after 400 years is a straight facsimile reprint with the addition of a translation for the costume maker from old Spanish terms and Alcega's sketchy instructions. Excellent pattern layouts for costume and tailoring.</p>

Tailor's Pattern Book 1589

Arts & Photography

Pain, Jean

De Alcega, Juan

Alcega, Juan de

Bainton, Cecilia

Graphic Design

Costume & Fashion Pr

Tailor's Pattern Book, 1589: Facsimile

This rare collection of 135 tailoring patterns was originally published in Madrid in 1589 as Libro de Geometria, Practica y Traca during the reigns of Philip II and Elizabeth I of England, when Spanish fashions dominated European dress. It covers 23 categories of garments including men and women, the clergy, knights, tournaments, and others. This information is unique since Juan de Alcega, master tailor, was the first to publish the secrets of the tailor's trade. The Spanish original is reproduced from the copy in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. (From Google Books)

Tailor's pattern book, 1589: Facsimile

Literature & Fiction

Ruth Bean

Libro de geometría, práctica y traça el cual trata de lo tocante al oficio del sastre

Editorial Maxtor

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