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The Gentleman's Wardrobe: Vintage-Style Projects for the Modern Man

by Vanessa Mooncie
Guild of Master Craftsman. Apr. 2017. 176p. illus. index. ISBN 9781861087478. pap. $24.95. FIBER CRAFTS
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Mooncie, popular for her knit and crochet books (e.g., Animal Hats), delves into menswear in her latest sewing book. The projects are divided into three sections: daywear, featuring both professional and casual attire; night attire, which includes pajamas, a robe, and slippers; and accoutrements, which covers accessories. Timeless, tailored construction elevates even the casual pieces to bespoke-level quality, and the instructions divide the projects into brief, understandable steps. Patterns in three sizes—small, medium, and large—are included on pullout sheets. The appendix includes a measurement chart.
VERDICT Menswear sewing books are somewhat uncommon, but the limited pattern sizes here also restricts the options, especially for larger sizes.
Reviewed by Staff , Jun 15, 2017
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