Guide to Dressmaking: Containing All and Complete Instructions in Measuring, Fitting, Cutting by Measure, Making Up, and All the Other Details of Dressmaking; To Which Are Added Complete Instructions - Hardcover

J. Henry Symonds

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331200740 ISBN 13: 9780331200744

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of home dressmaking with clear, practical guidance

This classic guide offers step-by-step instructions for measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling dresses, jackets, and even ladies’ undergarments. It emphasizes careful planning, pattern accuracy, and sensible material use to help you create well-fitting garments at home.

• Learn how to choose fabrics, estimate quantities, and plan trims without waste.
• Follow detailed methods for laying out patterns on cloth, marking, and cutting with precision.
• Understand garment construction from bodices and skirts to sleeves and linings, plus finishing touches.
• Get tips for care and finishing, including suitable trims, linings, and the importance of right-side alignment.

Ideal for beginners learning the basics and seasoned hobbyists seeking a reliable reference for traditional dressmaking and undergarment construction.
This edition speaks to the hands-on, cost-aware maker who wants to sew with care and confidence, using time-tested methods to produce durable, well‑fitting pieces.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331200740
• ISBN 13: 9780331200744
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 93