The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Children

The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Children - Paperback

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The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Children - Paperback

The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Children - Paperback

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Book Overview

First published in the early 1900s, The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a timeless volume containing a multitude of patterns for outfits that are perfect for men, women and children.

Originally intended for tailors, this collection of garment patterns is a wonderful handbook for the modern designer wanting to learn more about the history of outfit-making. Alongside the original diagrams, this guide includes comprehensive instructions as well as thorough explanations as to why each measurement is appropriate. Drawing and mathematics come together in this volume, helping you to bring traditional outfits to life.

The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book features chapters such as:

    - Science

    - Gravitation

    - Human Equilibrium, Equipoise of Balance

    - The Mechanism of the Human Frame

    - The Principles of Plane Geometry

    - The Plane Geometry of the Human Figure

    - Suggestions RE Aesthetics, Designing and Drawing


Read & Co. Books has proudly republished this classic handbook in a new edition for the modern-day designer to enjoy. The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a must-read for those who are interested in the history of design and garment-making.
ISBN9781528700689
Author Various
PublisherWhite Press
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedOctober 2017
LanguageENG- English
Pages306
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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