The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book of Cutting all Garments Worn by Men, Women and Childr

First published in the early 1900s, The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book is a timeless volume containing a multitude of patterns for outfits that are perfect for men, women and children.

Originally intended for tailors, this collection of garment patterns is a wonderful handbook for the modern designer wanting to learn more about the history of outfit-making. Alongside the original diagrams, this guide includes comprehensive instructions as well as thorough explanations as to why each measurement is appropriate. Drawing and mathematics come together in this volume, helping you to bring traditional outfits to life.

The Tailors Classical and Infallible Text Book features chapters such as:

- Science

- Gravitation

- Human Equilibrium, Equipoise of Balance

- The Mechanism of the Human Frame

- The Principles of Plane Geometry

- The Plane Geometry of the Human Figure

- Suggestions RE Aestheti