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A Scientific Guide to Practical Cutting, Vol. 1: Every Style of Garment to Fit the Human Form (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Glencross

 
9780265194256: A Scientific Guide to Practical Cutting, Vol. 1: Every Style of Garment to Fit the Human Form (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of precise garment cutting with a practical, measurement-based system.

This edition adapts a long‑running tailor’s method to modern patterns, showing how to translate actual measurements into well‑fitting coats, jackets, skirts, basques, shirts, and more. It emphasizes careful observation of diagrams and hands‑on practice to turn theory into reliable results, while illustrating numerous styles and sizes for different body types.

What you’ll experience:
  • Step‑by‑step guidance on taking accurate measurements and drafting patterns from real proportions
  • Practical instructions for common garments, including jackets, basques, skirts, and shirts, with illustrated examples
  • Tips for solving fit challenges, such as corpulent or stooped figures, and adapting styles to current fashion
  • Visuals and plates that demonstrate how to apply the center point, shoulder depth, and other key drafting principles
Ideal for tailors, patternmakers, and sewing enthusiasts who want a proven, hands‑on approach to cutting garments that fit well and look correct.

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