Haslam Dresscutting System, No.
6
Illustrated Book of Draftings for Lingerie, Blouses, Skirts &
Accessories
The
Haslam System of Dresscutting
Comb
Bound Book Republication™
Originally Published - 1940s!
Why Buy Just One?
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Up for bid is another
marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Comb Bound Book Republication™
of our original, Swing Era, "Haslam Dresscutting System, No. 6,
Illustrated Book of Draftings for Lingerie,
Blouses, Skirts & Accessories," by Miss G A Haslam!
Originally published in the 1940s!
"The
draftings in this book are based on the Foundation Dress Pattern given in the
Foundation Instruction Booklet (not included)."
This HISTORIC item includes detailed
instructions and line drawings on how the 40's Era ladies made
and upgraded their wardrobe using the ultra flattering dress styles
included within it's 22 pages! (Original is NOT for
sale)
Everything from Nightgowns to Maternity Wear, House Gowns
to Dressing Gown, Skirts to Blouses, Bloomers to Brassieres. Even
aprons to a Man's Slacks, Waistcoat and Shirt! A very nice variety of Swing Era,
WWII Era Draft Patterns to create a remarkable wardrobe with that unbeatable
40's flair!
What a
money stretching idea book! Tried and true, unique and clever, practical and
self-sufficient!
This
item is a great resource for those who are WWII and Swing Era historical
reenactment enthusiasts, opera, stage and theatre costumers, students of
historical clothing, fiber and textile arts,
etc!
Our
customers say:
"As a seamstress I adore this. Rate service excellent.
A++++"
This is
certainly a fine source of historically valuable drafting patterns,
techniques & inspiration for the creative needlework,
fabric & thread artists who desire to study and create the
tried-and-true professional seamstress draft pattern making techniques!
This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another
wonderful arts & crafts instructional revealing our heritage from
earlier America culture!
An excerpt:
"Helpful
instructions on the making of garments given in this book, materials suggested
and amounts required."
"Book of
Lingerie Draftings with Blouses, Skirts, etc."
Index
House
Gowns
Dressing-gowns, Dressing Jacket and Coatee
Nightgown and Pyjamas
Underskirts, Cami-Knickers, French Knickers and
Brassiere
Blouses,
Skirts
Maternity Wear: Dress, Coatee, Smock, Wrap-around Skirt,
Blouse
Pinafore Dress
Industrial and Domestic Overalls
Jacket, Vestees and Neck Finishers
Cycling Skirt
"The
draftings in this book are based on the foundation dress pattern. All draftings
give actual fitting lines, dotted lines are construction lines
only."
Helpful
Hints on the Making of Garments Given in this Book
By
Drafting Illustration - some with Fabric Recommendations
House
Gown 1 - in corduroy velvet or silk
House
Gown 2 - brocade or silk
Dressing
Gown
Coatee
Dressing
Jacket - wool delaine or silk
Nightgown 1
Nightgown 2
Nightgown 3 - check pattern spun silk
Pyjamas
Cami-Knickers
Blouse 1
- wool delaine
Blouse
2
Skirt,
Four-Gore
Skirt
Maternity Wear - Dress
Blouse
2
Skirt
Pinafore
Dress
Overall
1
Overall
2
Jacket
Cycling
Skirt
What a
historically educational and delightful tailor's practical instructional
this is!
The
ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can
too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These
instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needle
worker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The
antique and vintage fabrics, appliques, embellishments, tools, etc., can be
found online quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! Or, of course,
you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft
or hobby store…
The item you will receive is representative of the types of
needlework expertise of earlier genteel & feminine American &
European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of
enjoyment recreating vintage wardrobes for yourself or others just the way
your grandmothers did!
