An indispensable guide to the art of dressmaking, this book is filled with practical tips, techniques, and advice for both amateur and professional dressmakers. Written by industry experts Cora M. Holahan and Jeanette E. Davis, this book covers everything from fabric selection and garment construction to finishing and tailoring. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this book is sure to become your go-to resource for all things dressmaking. 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.

Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.