This vintage book contains a complete textbook on dressmaking, originally designed for use in schools and colleges. With simple, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for the novice dressmaker and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Costume", "textiles", "Textile Manufacture", "Textile Economics", "Dressmaking", "General Suggestions and Instructions", "Drafting and Pattern-Making", "The Use of Commercial Patterns", "Pattern-Designing and ...
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This vintage book contains a complete textbook on dressmaking, originally designed for use in schools and colleges. With simple, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for the novice dressmaker and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Costume", "textiles", "Textile Manufacture", "Textile Economics", "Dressmaking", "General Suggestions and Instructions", "Drafting and Pattern-Making", "The Use of Commercial Patterns", "Pattern-Designing and Draping", "Skirts", and "Finishing and Embroidery". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 528 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 528 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.