Handbook on Dress and Cloak Cutting

Charles Hecklinger

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Fashion & textiles: design; Distributive industries; Needlework & fabric crafts

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Step back in time with Chas. Hecklinger's ""Handbook on Dress and Cloak Cutting,"" a comprehensive guide to women's tailoring from a bygone era. This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the art of dressmaking and cloak cutting, providing insights into the techniques and principles that shaped historical fashion design.

Explore detailed instructions and diagrams related to sewing and tailoring. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress, a student of fashion history, or simply curious about the evolution of clothing construction, this handbook offers a wealth of knowledge. Discover the intricacies of creating impeccably fitted garments, from elegant dresses to stylish cloaks.

More than just a manual, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of retailing and the business of fashion. Delve into the practical aspects of garment creation, gaining an appreciation for the skill and artistry involved in producing timeless pieces.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Charles Hecklinger
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9781023592888
ISBN 10: 1023592886
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active