Guide to Making a Dress at Home

Learn the art of dressmaking with this comprehensive guide originally published by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in the 1940s. Whether you are a professional seamstress or a DIY enthusiast, this booklet provides valuable insights into utilizing home sewing patterns and sewing charts to create your first dress.

• To Make a Dress, Here's What You Need
• Good Dressmaking Calls for Fitting ... Pressing
• Before You Cut
• Ready to Cut
• Mark the Dress Pieces
• When You Put Your Dress Together
• Her First Dress Looks Professional

Take each step with care and attention to detail, and you will find the process manageable. Once you have mastered the principles outlined in this booklet, you can apply them to create a wide range of garments. This reprint is available in e-Facsimile format, comprising 24 pages in A4 size (210mm x 297mm) with a file size of 15.9 MB.