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The Compendium of Pattern Making - A Guide for the Dressmaker and Tailor
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ISBN10: 1447413261
ISBN13: 9781447413264
Publisher: Whitehead Pr
Published: Jun 1 2011
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.89 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781447413264
Publisher: Whitehead Pr
Published: Jun 1 2011
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.89 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This compendium contains a wealth of information about pattern design and cutting that will prove of much interest to today's sewing enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Pattern Designing - Designing with Foundation Patterns; Progressive Pattern Making and Cutting Out for Needlework; Your Pattern Cutting; Pattern Making for Dressmaking and Needlework. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
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