Garment Drafting by Simple Rule Method: A Student's Manual for Home and School Garment Cutting (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Mrs. Milbourne Gingles Cingles

 
9781332130603: Garment Drafting by Simple Rule Method: A Student's Manual for Home and School Garment Cutting (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master practical garment drafting with a clear, hands‑on guide

Discover step-by-step methods for creating plain and refined patterns that fit real bodies. This student’s manual teaches home and school sewing through direct, illustrated drafting routines and measured instructions.

The book presents a practical approach to pattern making, emphasizing accuracy, repeatable methods, and testing patterns on fabric. It covers essential tools, right-angle drafting, and progressive drafting steps for skirts, drawers, shirtwaists, and more, helping readers build solid foundational skills.
  • Learn to draft patterns from standard measurements and tested formulas.
  • Follow detailed instructions for skirts, gores, drawers, and shirtwaists with workmanlike precision.
  • Use simple drafting paper, rulers, tape, and pencils to draft accurate seams and lines.
  • Develop the confidence to adapt patterns for different sizes and styles.
Ideal for students and hobby sewers seeking a thorough, craft‑oriented introduction to garment drafting, usable at home or in the classroom. The book equips readers to translate measurements into usable patterns and to test fit before cutting.

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