The Modern Maker: Men's 17th Century Doublets - Paperback

by Mathew Gnagy (Author)

NOTE: This is an older edition of the work and the book contains errors. By popular request it has been activated for printing until the new edition is released. The Modern Maker: Men's Doublets is the culmination of many years of research into historical tailoring. Traditionally, stage and screen costumers make these garments without the detailed stretching and sculpting that is the trademark of an old-world tailor. After examining surviving garments and analyzing tailor's pattern books from the era, The Modern Maker presents a simple, detailed method for making a doublet from around the year 1618. You will learn pattern making, hand sewing stitches, interior structuring, how to make a simple button from the time period as well as how to make a buttonhole by hand. In this book, you will learn the principles of efficient hand work. You will also see detailed photos of surviving garments displaying the techniques that are taught. Many of these images have never before been seen.

Author Biography

At the age of 17 Mathew Gnagy entered the tailoring trade as an apprentice in a suit shop. His interest in historical clothing led him to study tailoring throughout the ages. By the age of 25 he had designed stage productions, numerous individual costumes for private clients and started his own costume business. In 2007, he moved to New York City and started working in the professional costume industry as well as fashion and quickly found his way to Broadway, TV and fashion runways. His first title: Knitting Off the Axis, was released in 2011 by Interweave press. The Modern Maker is his second book. He currently resides in New York City. He works regularly as a tailor for both Screen and Stage and teaches fashion at Parsons University of Fashion Design.