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Garment cutting in the twentieth century
In "Garment Cutting in the Twentieth Century," Günther F. Hertzer meticulously examines the evolution of garment cutting techniques against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing world. This book explores both traditional handcraft and the emergence of mechanized methods, illustrating how socio-economic forces and technological advancements shaped fashion and garment production. Hertzer's analytical approach combines rich historical context with a clear and engaging narrative style, making complex concepts accessible to readers, while beautifully augmented by illustrations and case studies that highlight key innovations in the field. Günther F. Hertzer is a prominent authority in textil...
Gentlemen's Garment Cutting and Tailoring - The Dressmaker's Guide
This book contains a vintage guide to making clothes for men, with information on tools, materials, different styles, fitting, cutting, and much more. With step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for the novice tailor, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Trouser Cutting”, “Corpulent Draft. Diagram 2”, “Style Details and Top Finishes”, “Riding Breeches, “Cutting of Overgarments”, “Cutting for Corpulent Figures”, “Variations from Normal Draft”, “Motor Liveries”, “How to Make Trousers”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.
The Fashion Design Manual
The Fashion Design Manual is a comprehensive introduction to the world of fashion. It introduces the reader to the cycles and trends of fashion, the principles and practice of fashion design, the range of techniques and skills required to be successful in the industry, and the economic reality of the world of retail fashion. The Fashion Design Manual follows the path a garment takes from sketch to sample, through production and finally via the retail outlet to the wearer. The book is very generously illustrated with drawings, sketches, and photographs throughout.
