--- product_id: 48499038 title: "Patterns of Fashion 4: The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women c. 1540 - 1660" price: "¥46297" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48499038-patterns-of-fashion-4-the-cut-and-construction-of-linen store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Patterns of Fashion 4: The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women c. 1540 - 1660 **Price:** ¥46297 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Patterns of Fashion 4: The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women c. 1540 - 1660 - **How much does it cost?** ¥46297 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48499038-patterns-of-fashion-4-the-cut-and-construction-of-linen) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description No one interested in the history of dress, from art historians to stage designers, from museum curators to teachers of fashion and costume, can function effectively without Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion series, published by Macmillan since 1964. Since her untimely death in 1998, admirers of her work have been waiting, with increasing impatience, for the promised volume devoted to the linen clothes of the Elizabethan and early Stuart periods, a companion to her previous volume on tailored clothes of the same era. Planned and partly prepared by Janet herself, and completed by Jenny Tiramani, Janet's last pupil, no other book exists that is dedicated to the linen clothes that covered the body from the skin outwards. It contains full colour portraits and photographs of details of garments in the explanatory section as well as patterns for 86 items of linen clothing which range from men's shirts and women's smocks, from superb ruffs and collars to boot hose and children's stomachers. Beautifully produced, it is an invaluable guide to both the history and the recreation of these wonderful garments. Review: patterns of fashion 4 - The Janet Arnold books are a great resource for anyone into the history of costume and costume making. I bought this book for myself a while ago and have made many variations and adaptations of the ruff patterns. It has been my present of choice for friends who work as makers for the theatre, opera and film. The photographs of actual shirts and accessories worn at the time are very useful for getting a sense of the fabrics and materials used. A very inspiring book , I only wish it came in hardback form as mine is looking very dog-eared. Review: wealth of information! - Outstanding book. The first half goes through existing garments, with photographs of the costume and any details, then the second half has the patterns for these garments on an imperial grid. The patterns are of the garment as seen, so to make to fit, adjustments will have to be made. There is also a section all about linen work and how to starch ruffs. So much information, this book will have everything you need to know about linen garments in the period mentioned. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,578,147 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 1,972 in Fashion History 6,132 in Fashion Design 29,764 in Women's Blouses & Shirts | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 194 Reviews | ## Images ![Patterns of Fashion 4: The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women c. 1540 - 1660 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TSbxr9pHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ patterns of fashion 4 *by J***3 on 1 August 2012* The Janet Arnold books are a great resource for anyone into the history of costume and costume making. I bought this book for myself a while ago and have made many variations and adaptations of the ruff patterns. It has been my present of choice for friends who work as makers for the theatre, opera and film. The photographs of actual shirts and accessories worn at the time are very useful for getting a sense of the fabrics and materials used. A very inspiring book , I only wish it came in hardback form as mine is looking very dog-eared. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wealth of information! *by S***S on 15 March 2020* Outstanding book. The first half goes through existing garments, with photographs of the costume and any details, then the second half has the patterns for these garments on an imperial grid. The patterns are of the garment as seen, so to make to fit, adjustments will have to be made. There is also a section all about linen work and how to starch ruffs. So much information, this book will have everything you need to know about linen garments in the period mentioned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An essential! *by L***Y on 12 March 2020* I don't know how any historical sewer lives without these books! Purchased for help measuring up a 17th century shirt. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48499038-patterns-of-fashion-4-the-cut-and-construction-of-linen](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/48499038-patterns-of-fashion-4-the-cut-and-construction-of-linen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-03*