1940s 1950s Haslam Draft Pattern Making Book Foundation Draftings w Instructions

Description: The Haslam System of Dresscutting Foundation Draftings with InstructionsComb Bound Book Republication Originally Published - c1940s! Why Buy Just One? Receive a 50% shipping discount, on all items in your order after the first purchase, providing all are paid for in a single payment as invoiced! Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication™ of our original "The Haslam System of Dresscutting; Foundation Draftings with Instructions," by Miss G. A. Haslam! Originally published c1940! This HISTORIC item includes detailed instructions and line drawings on how the 40s and 50's Era ladies made and upgraded their wardrobe using the ultra flattering dress styles included within it's 5 pages! (Original is NOT for sale) Using our other Haslam Republications you can create your own, custom fitted, 40s and 50s clothing! Everything from sun frocks, to classy suits, to winter coats, to evening dresses, to very feminine lingerie! Very nice variety to create your entire wardrobe for the year with that unbeatable 40s and 50'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, 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++++""Excellent Book to understand the Haslam Patterns" 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: "The draftings in this book are the Foundation Draftings of all designs in our Illustrated Drafting Books. All our designs are built up on these Foundations." ContentsInstructions for Drafting Foundation Patterns for Ladies' and Children's Dresses, and Two-piece Coat SleeveInstructions for MeasuringNeckShoulderLength (front) Length (back)BustHipsUnderarmSleeve ArmholeSleeve LengthSleeve ElbowSleeve WristWaistSkirt LengthTable of Proportionate MeasurementsAdult'sChild'sSpecial Notes for Full Figures, Square Shoulder, and Stooping FiguresInstructions for Drafting Dress Foundation Pattern on Page 3, and Coat SleeveBack of FoundationFrontTwo-piece Coat SleeveDress Foundation and Coat SleeveChild's Foundation and Coat SleeveBack of FoundationFrontTwo-piece Coat Sleeve 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, appliqués, 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 antique needlework items for yourself or others just the way your grandmothers did! The Spiral Bound Book Republication you will receive is representative of the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did! You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Our Spiral Bound Republications have many advantages over the original book. What are the benefits of our vintage to antique book Comb Bound Book Republications? * Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper. * Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do. * Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects. * Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy. * Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper! * These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing! * You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian, Titanic, WWI, Flapper, Depression, WWII, Kennedy and Hippy era pattern book finds with family and friends! You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come... Check out Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique Millinery Spiral Bound Book, CD and Single Pattern Republications™ for your creative needle working pleasure! Payment: PayPal. Shipping: Within the USA: $4.00 via USPS. Out-of-country destinations: $24.99 via USPS Air Mail International. Canada: $15.99 via USPS Air Mail International. International buyers are responsible for their country's custom duties. We do not mark merchandise shipments as "gift" on the USPS Customs form. Combined shipping is available for all Dakota Prairie Auctions ending within 48 hours. A 50% shipping discount will be automatically applied to each item after the first purchase in all combined orders. Copyright Restrictions: All Dakota Prairie Treasures products produced by said seller are copyrighted and owned by us (as is all listing text and photos). 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Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Freeman, South Dakota

End Time: 2024-02-27T19:04:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD