Drafting

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Foreign Language books are listed at the end of each section.

* 59 Authentic Turn Of The Century Fashion Patterns, Kristina Harris.
Reproduced from rare original issues of The Voice of Fashion. An informative general introduction to the dressmaker's patterns and concise instructions for using them preceed a lively parade of fin-de-siecle fashions. 140pgs. (p) (DY27) $13.00

* 60 Civil War Era Fashion Patterns, Kristina Seleshanko
As originally presented in 19th c. issues of Pertson's Magazine. Includes 60 costumes by drawings and pattern cuts. 128p (p) (DB03) $15.00

* Simple Pattern Cutting, Ann Ladbury'S Guide To, Ann Ladbury.
Includes full size block patterns for skirts, bodices, sleeves and trousers with instruction on drafting your own; fashion sketches of basic outfits. 120pgs. (h) (BA46) $22.00

Art In Dress (1922), P. Clement Brown.
Early Art Deco fashions, dressmaking system, clothes for children and young women, lingerie, kimono sleeve. 192 pgs. (p) (RL19) $325.00

* Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady'S Wardrobne, Kristina Harris.
From "The Voice of Fashion" 394 1890's patterns. 144pgs (p) (DZ03) $13.00

* Bias-Cut Dressmaking, Gillian Holman.
Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 40 item from lingerie to evening wear. 112pgs (p) (DG42) $20.00

* The Blue Book Of Men'S Tailoring, Frederick T. Croonborg (1907)
The "Grand Edition of Supreme System for Producing Men's Garments (1907). One of the most popular books on men's Tailoring. extensive patterns and illustrations for vests, trousers, coats, and military uniforms. 256pgs (p) (RL31) $30.00

* Civil War Gentlemen: 1860'S Apparel Arts & Uniforms, R.L. Shep & W.S. Salisbury.
A collection of reprinted original patterns, catalogs, fashion plates and illustrations including authentic military uniforms, boy's garments, accessories and more. 162pgs. (p) (RL22) $25.00

* The Complete Guide To Practical Cutting (1853), Edward Minister & Son.
Men's & women's tailored garments, military and civil dress regulations. 480pgs. (p) (RL17) $32.00

* Costume Close Up, Linda Baumgarten.
Colonial Williamsburg colection with 25 full-page patterns for women's and men's clothing. 126pgs (p) (DR43) $25.00
Costume Construction, Katherine Strand Holkeboer.
Intended for painter, pattern makers, draper, artists, scuptors, milliners, seamster(stresses), as well as those who enjoy hand work. An invaluable reference book with step by step assistance through all stages of costume construction including specific techniques for specific items. Sprial bound. 218pgs. (p) (PH05) $55.00
Costuming From The Hip Brown (B1877) $28.00

* Cut My Cote, Dorothy K. Burnham. Royal Ontario Museum Textile Dept.
The simple traditional garments of many cultures have both consistency and incredible variety. This book explores the common element of the straight woven fabric as it is simply shaped to form this governing design element. Specifically recommended for weavers with interest in costume design. 36pgs. (s) (RO01) $13.00

The Cut Of Men'S Clothes 1600-1900, Norah Waugh.
Evolution of of style by diagrams, scaled cutting diagrams, tailors' patterns, drawings and photographs. 160pgs (h) (RC09) $88.00
Cut Of Women'S Clothes, 1600-1930 Waugh (RC08) $110.00

* Cutting A Fashionable Fit, Claudia B. Kidwell.
A thorough and fascinating survey of garment drafting systems and machines. 163pgs. (p) (SO01) $10.00
Designing And Making Stage Costume, Motley.
A guide for the costume designer for period as well as contemporary costume with the emphasis on the stage setting. 144pgs. (p) (RC07) $22.00

* Drafting And Pattern Designing, Woman'S Institute Of Domestic Arts & Sciences.
Principles, methods and proportions for drafting to measurements and designing individual patterns using the Picken Square. Republication of 1924 title of same name with added contemporary fashion cuts. ISBN. 0-916896-56-0. 160pgs. (p) (LA92) $22.00

* Early Victorian Men, George Walker Et Al.
Reprint of "The Tailor's Masterpiece: All Kinds of Coats" 1838 by George Walker; "Hints on Etiquette and Usages of Society" 1836 and contemporary fashion plates from "Modes de Paris" 1836-1838. Includes cutting drafts and instructions for a full range of coats, jackets, capes, juvenile dresses, waistcoats and uniforms. 224p (p) (RL28) $24.00

* Edwardian Garment Cutting, 1909-1915, Lester J. Snow
Patterns for costume and accessories for women and children from the pre-World War I era, based on the "simplified" Goldsberry system of converting specific body measurements to points measured at right angles to a base and vertical line. Includes aprons, corset covers, drawers, peplums, sleeves, and the science of multi-gored skirt design. 222p (p) (LH09) $28.00

Elegantly Frugal Costumes, Shirley Dearing.
Making period theatrical costumes on a budget from Biblical times through the '50s. 144pgs. (p) (MP50) $16.00

* The Evolution Of Fashion, Margot Hamilton Hill And Peter A.Bucknell.
Basic pattern cuts for costume from 1066 to 1930 with sketches of costume and setting and technical notes. 240pgs. (p) (DR02) $40.00

* Fashion Design On The Stand, Dawn Cloake
Designing on a dress stand fully explored from stand modifications to modelling classic nblocks to creating clothes for special occasions. 96p (p) (DD98) $20.00

* Fashion Outlines, Margaret C. Ralston.
The block pattern system as applied to women's garments of the late 20's. Supplemented with fashion plates of the period. Originally published in 1932 under the name "Dress Cutting". ISBN 0-916896-32-3. 80 pgs. (p) (LA67) $16.00
From Turban To Toe Ring, Dawn Devine Brown And Barry Brown.
The complete guide to all aspects of belly dance wear including costume, accessories and embellishment. 96p (spiral) (B1876) $26.00

* Garment Patterns For The Edwardian Lady, Mrs. F. E. Thompson. Read First Few Pages.
Republication of the 1905 edition of "La Mode Universelle #22" offering basic patterns through the "new and improved" simplified layout and cutting system. Pictures and patterns for a wide variety of garments. ISBN 0-916896-35-8. 64pgs. (p) (LA74) $16.00

* Garment Patterns With Instructions: 1889, Edited By Jules & Kaethe Kliot.
The middle of the era of the bustle, patterns for over 75 everyday garments for men, women and children including street costume, undergarments and more. Reprinted from The National Garment Cutter, a trade periodical. ISBN 0-916896-74-9. 144pgs. (p) (LA36) $18.00

* The Great War: Styles And Patterns Of The 1910'S, R.L. Shep.
Patterns covering men, women, British military, Red Cross, chauffeurs, policemen, etc. 240pgs (p) (RL26) $27.00

The Handbook Of Practical Cutting On The Centre Point System (1866), Louis Devere.
A clearly outlined drafting system noting details of tailoring and fit for coats, trousers, capes, uniforms for men and boys and women's riding habits and paletots. 137pgs. (p) (RL04) $25.00

* "Keystone" Jacket..Dress Cutter
Reprint of "The Herald of Fashion Co., 1985 edition" plus other copntemporary sources. Over 80 patterns for the sharply tailored fashions. 112pgs (p) (DZ82) $11.00

* Ladies' Tailor-Made Garments 1908, S.S. Gordon.
Originally published as "The Standard Work on Cutting, Ladies' Tailor-Made Garments" by the Jno. J. Mitchell Co., this drafting system includes patterns for a wide variety of women's garments including jackets, skirts, collars and riding clothes. Includes period sewing and finishing instructions. ISBN 0-916896-45-5. 240pgs. (p) (LA82) $22.00
The Lady'S Economical Assistant (1808), A. Lady
"The Art of Cutting Out, and Making The most useful Articles of Wearing Apparel". Includes patterns for a wide variety of contemporary garments. 80p (p) (KK05) $26.00

* Late Victorian Women'S Tailoring, T. H. Holding.
Patterns and instructions for jackets, skirts, coats, clothes, braiding designs. 192pgs. (p) (RL23) $20.00

* The Little Bodice Book, Bonnie Holt Ambrose.
A 3"x5" workbook on period bodices. Step by step construction quidance with watercolor illustrations of various costume parts. 42pgs. (p) (DR24) $8.00

* Make Your Own Dress Patterns, Adele Margolis
A primer in pattern making this reprint of the 1985 (Doubleday & Co) book covers everything from stylish skirts, dresses, jackets and children's clothing. 480p (p) (DZ81) $20.00

* Make Your Own Japanese Clothes, John Marshall.
Instructions for making Japanese hgarments. Incluides patterns, fabric suggestions and sizing instructions. 136pgs (p) (KD09) $28.00

* Make Your Own Patterns, Rene Bergh
A guide to patternmaking covering skirts, dresses, jackets and trousers. 128pgs (p) (TB52) $18.00

* Making Beautiful Bras, Lee-Ann Burgess
Analysis, drafting instructions, sewing techniques, underwear styles. special bras, 'push-up' bras, sports bras, all the details through 282 diagrams and color plates. 202p (spiral). (LB69) $85.00
Men'S 17Th & 18Th C. Costume.. Davis (B1892) $65.00

* Patterns For Costume Accessories, Arnold Levine And Robin Mcgee
Over 80 patterns for period and contemporary items including headwear, neckwear, reticules and gauntlets. Complete instructions. 160pgs (p) (DR55) $35.00

Patterns For Pregnancy, Belinda Musgrave.
Adapting commercial patterns into maternity shapes. 95pgs. (h) (MG02) $10.00

* Patterns For Special Occasions, Ann Ladbury.
Includes full size block patterns for versatile "dressy" garments with the emphasis on glamour and simplicity. Step by step instructions. 128pgs. (h) (BA49) $22.00

* Patterns For Theatrical Costumes, Katherine Strand Holkeboer.
Garments, trims and accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915. 352pgs. (p) (DR18) $35.00

* Patterns Of Fashion Vol 1, 1660-1860, Janet Arnold.
The definative source for those wanting to reproduce or just learn about historical womens garments. 48 garments are clearly illustrated by line drawings and then the pattern is graphed. Extensive notes on construction and decoration are included. 76pgs. (p) (DR05) $40.00

* Patterns Of Fashion Vol 2, 1860-1940, Janet Arnold.
Patterns for 40 dresses taken from actual garments. Patterns are clearly illustrated and graphed. 88pgs. (p) (DR06) $40.00

* Patterns Of Fashion Vol 3, 1560-1620, Janet Arnold.
56 patterns for men and women taken from original garments. Includes hats, doublets, slops, sleeves, foreparts and pluderhose. Patterns are clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings and graphed. 128pgs. (p) (DR08) $40.00

Period Cost (Outer Garments) Stage..Bk 1 Hunnisett (B1879) $60.00
Period Cost (Outer Garments) Stage..Bk 2 Hunnisett (B1899) $60.00
Period Costume For Stage & Screen: Patterns For Women'S Dress 1500-1800, Jean Hunnisett.
Handbook on constructing period costume, with patterns drawn to scale, diagrams and photographs to accompany detailed instructions. Patterns for dresses and underclothes, including Tudor and Elizabethan corsets, surcoat, ruff, Mantua, and panier. 176 pgs. (h) (B1695) $60.00
Period Costume For Stage & Screen: Patterns For Women'S Dress 1800-1909, Jean Hunnisett.
Handbook on constructing period costume, with patterns drawn to scale, diagrams and photographs to accompany detailed instructions. Patterns for dresses and underclothes, including corsets from 1810, 1878, and 1901. 191 pgs. (h) (B1696) $60.00
Period Costume For Stage & Screen: Patterns For Women'S Dress Medieval-1500, Jean Hunnisett.
Handbook on constructing period costume, with patterns drawn to scale, diagrams and photographs to accompany detailed instructions. Extensive first chapter on the how-tos of measuring, draping, and stitching. Patterns for dresses and underclothes, including t-shapes and gussets, kirtle, surcoat, and houppelande. 186 pgs. (h) (B1787) $60.00

* Period Costume For The Stage, Tina Bicat.
A hands on guide to recreate styles of the past. 160pgs (p) (DG71) $30.00

A Portfolio Of Folk Costume Patterns #1.
Embroidery and costume patterns from Egypt, India, Greece, Russia, Japan, etc. 25 plates (NM01) $25.00

A Portfolio Of Folk Costume Patterns #2.
Embroidery stitches, seams and costume patterns from Hungary, Egypt, China, etc. 24 plates (NM02) $25.00

Shirts And Men'S Haberdashery, 1840S - 1920S.
Primary source patterns as well as advertising cuts. Includes shirts, occupational costumes, pyjamas and robes. 240p (p) (RL27) $65.00

* Stage Costume Sourcebook, Jack Cassin-Scott.
Clothing, accerssories, hairstyles from all periods. 128pgs (p) (SW46) $30.00

* "Standard" Work On Cutting (Men'S Garments): 1886, Jno. J. Mitchell Co.
Republication of the 1886 Fifth edition of work of same title describing the block pattern system for men's garments including coats, sleeves, capes, gaiters, etc. Valuable guide for producing 19th c. men's garments. ISBN 0-916896-33-1. 128pgs. (p) (LA68) $18.00
Style File..Middle East..Dance Brown (B1891) $10.00

Terry Fox Fashion Collection, Terry Fox.
10 Couture garments to make from start to finish. Day, evening and special occasion wear garments beautifully photographed, accompanied with meticulously detailed instructions and patterns. 128pgs. (h) (DD62) $30.00

* Turn-Of-The Century Fashion Patterns And Tailoring Techniques, S. S. Gordon.
Repiublication of the 1901 ediion by Jno. J. Mitchell Co. 186pgs. (p) (DZ21) $17.00

Victorian Costuming Vol.1: 1840-1865, Janet Winter & Carolyn Savoy.
Instructions on how to design and construct a wide range of basic garments for the different classes of society in Victorian England (men and women) as well as historical background. 124pgs. (p) (OP01) $50.00

* The Voice Of Fashion [1901], C.A. Degryse Read First Few Pages.
The complete edition of the February 1, 1901 winter/spring edition together with the complete "The Diamond Garment Cutter Instruction Book" [1897] by W.H. Goldsberry and full size print of the scales and curve for the drafting of the patterns. Includes designs for women, children and men. 106pgs (p) (LH30) $19.00