Short Methods - A Treatise on Cutting, Designing and Manufacturing Men's Clothing by Charles Albert Snodgrass

Short Methods - A Treatise on Cutting, Designing and Manufacturing Men's Clothing by Charles Albert Snodgrass

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Short Methods - A Treatise on Cutting, Designing and Manufacturing Men's Clothing by Charles Albert Snodgrass

Short Methods is a vintage guide to tailoring with a particular focus on producing men's clothing. It contains simple instructions on and expert tips for designing, cutting, and making coats, vests, overcoats, trousers, overalls, jackets, and much more. Profusely-illustrated and easy-to-follow, this volume is ideal for tailors and those with an interest in making their own clothing. The drafts are simple, comprehensible, perfect and correct and are produced by the shortest method possible. Contents: Part 1 - Cutting includes, Drafting, The Square, Coats, Overcoats, Sleeves, Overalls, Trousers, Economy of Cutting and more. Part 2 - Manufacturing, includes , System, Time Keeping, Equipment & Installation, Special Machines, Brief Points for the Novice, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.
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ISBN 13 9781528712804
ISBN 10 1528712803
Title Short Methods - A Treatise on Cutting, Designing and Manufacturing Men's Clothing
Author Charles Albert Snodgrass
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Read Books
Year published 2019-04-17
Number of pages 126
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.