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Home Dressmaking; by Mrs Jane [From Old Catalog] Ford at Abbey's Bookshop,
Home Dressmaking;
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Mrs Jane [From Old Catalog] Ford

Home Dressmaking;

Mrs Jane [From Old Catalog] Ford

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English
Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025
Plastics & polymers technology; Textile & fibre technology; Mechanical engineering; Needlework & fabric crafts; Fashion & style guides
""Home Dressmaking"" (1913) by Mrs. Jane Ford offers a comprehensive guide to creating clothing at home. This practical manual provides detailed instructions and illustrations for every step of the dressmaking process, from selecting fabrics to mastering essential sewing techniques. Aimed at the aspiring home dressmaker, the book covers a wide range of topics, including pattern drafting, cutting, fitting, and finishing.

With its clear and accessible language, ""Home Dressmaking"" empowers readers to create stylish and well-fitting garments. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in historical sewing practices, the history of fashion, and the art of creating beautiful clothing from the comfort of their own home. It offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century fashion and provides insights into the skills and techniques that were essential for women during that era.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
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Imprint:   Hutson Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 8mm
Weight:   340g
ISBN:   9781024156669
ISBN 10:   1024156664
Pages:   114
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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