'Practical Home Dressmaking Illustrated'
By Lynn Hillson.
 
Printed in England and published by Odhams Press Limited, London.
Estimated to date from the 1940s.

A vintage book on dressmaking and sewing techniques....... 
The book has 319 pages, with many black and white photographs and black-line illustrations. (Book measures 15.5cm x 23cm approx)

This is a rare book, especially of interest to fashion & textile students, textile historians, and designers......and anybody who enjoys finding out about authentic vintage fashion styles.

The book gives you all the information you would need to draft your own basic-block pattern, and a lovely selection of garments to make using that basic block. There is a classic 'Shirt-Style Dress', a 'lady's 'Semi-Tailored Suit' and some fabulous lingerie items including a bias-cut nightdress, camiknickers and brassiere! All finishing touches and sewing details are also given.  


Here are some of the listed contents.... 
Equipment.
Measurements.
How to take them, Measuring correctly.
Patterns.
Making patterns, Manipulation, Bought Patterns, Altering The Pattern.
Materials.
Pressing.
Simple Methods, Shrinking.
Cutting Out.
Fitting.
A Dress, Bodice, Sleeve, Skirt, Collars, A One-Piece Dress.
Sewing Details.
Seams, Hems, Darts, Openings, Fastenings, Buttonholes.
Finishing.
Piping, Tucks, Pleats, Godets, Flares, Smocking, Pockets, Belts & Buckles, Cuffs.
Making Up.
Original garments, One-Piece Dress, Cardigan Suit, Skirt.
Lingerie.
Some Useful Patterns. Bias cut Nightdress. Princess Slip, Camiknickers, Brassiere, Knickers.
Childrens Wear.
Blazer, Trousers, Skirt, Teen-Age Frock, Frock For Baby.
Mending.
Patching, Darning. 
 

....This book is at least 70 years old, and is in very good condition.
All pages are clean and complete, and slightly yellowed on the edges due to age. The outer hardback cover is strong and is slightly bent on the corners. Overall, the book is in very good condition, given its age.

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