Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier is a classic work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.
Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams throughout, it provides the reader with a detailed snapshot of the tailoring trade and its history.
Volume two contents include:- - Dressmaking and Tailoring
- - The Wholesale Trade
- - Grading for the Wholesale Trade
- - Lays or Economy in Cutting
- - Cutting Ladies' Garments (Nett) by Shoulder Measure System
- - Ladies' Leather Garments
- - Collar Cutting and Making for Ladies' Garments
- - The Tailors' Shop
- - Window-Dressing for Tailors
- - Light as a Selling force for the Tailor
- - Bookkeeping for Tailors
We are republishing this vintage volume in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustration plates.