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The Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Vintage-Style Projects for the Modern Man
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The Gentleman’s Wardrobe by Vanessa Mooncie is a stylish guide for gentlemen who appreciate timeless elegance over casual denim. This beautifully illustrated book offers 14 vintage-inspired sewing projects, including garments like pajamas, vests, trousers, and jackets, alongside classic accessories such as cravat ties, flat caps, and wallets. With easy-to-follow instructions and pattern sheets included, it invites readers to create a refined and urbane wardrobe full of charm.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is perfect for gentlemen interested in classic fashion and bespoke sewing projects, as well as hobbyists seeking well-illustrated, accessible guides to creating vintage-style clothing and accessories.

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Featuring a cornucopia of elegant garments and accessories to sew, this beautifully illustrated tome is full of inspiration and charm. Includes pyjamas, waistcoat, trousers and jacket.

14 elegant projects to sew for the well-turned- out chap. Easy-to-follow projects to suit all abilities. Contains pattern sheets in a pocket at the back of the book.

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For debonair gentlemen who eschew denim in favour of tweed, and feel that grooming and gallantry should not be consigned to history, this book will suit your needs. The Gentleman's Wardrobe features a cornucopia of elegant garments and accessories to sew. This beautifully illustrated book is full of inspiration and charm.

Including beautiful garments such as pyjamas, vests, trousers and jackets, plus indispensable accessories such as a cravat tie, flat cap and wallet, there's something for every fellow who's looking to be more urbane than urban. Whether you make these smart projects for yourself or a loved one, this selection of vintage-style projects will put a spring in anyone's step.

AUTHOR: Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. She went on to study fashion and textile design and became a children's wear designer, illustrator, and interior designer.

SELLING POINTS:

  • 14 elegant projects to sew for the well-turned-out chap
  • Easy-to-follow projects to suit all abilities
  • Contains pattern sheets in a pocket at the back of the book

70 photographs, 300 illustrations

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861087478

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: 70 Halftones, color; 550 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. She went on to study fashion and textile design and became a children's clothes designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa now specializes in silkscreen work and designing crochet jewellery through her company Kissy Suzuki. Vanessa has written six other craft titles with GMC Publications including Crocheted Wild Animals, Sew Adorable and Animal Heads.

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