Work's Ladies' Tailor System: A Self Instructor in the Art of Cutting and Fitting Ladies' Garments (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Albert Work

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267720882 ISBN 13: 9780267720880

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of getting the perfect fit with a trusted pattern system.

This self-instructor, Work's Ladies' Tailor System, guides you through cutting and fitting a wide range of ladies’ garments using bust, hip, and under-arm measurements, with diagrams and step-by-step drafting guidance.

This edition organizes patterns for dresses, waists, sleeves, skirts, and undergarments, all shown with scalable drafting methods. You’ll learn practical techniques to draft backs, fronts, yokes, and sleeves, and to translate measurements into ready-to-cut patterns.

• How to draft a variety of waistlines, sleeves, and necklines using scale measurements
• How to draft and cut skirts, from peplums to multiple-gore styles
• How to draft back, front, and lining pieces for fitted garments
• How to interpret patterns for collars, girds, and accessories to complete looks

Ideal for sewists who want a comprehensive, hands-on reference to pattern drafting and garment construction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267720882
• ISBN 13: 9780267720880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 50