Originally published in 1928,
The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier
is a classic work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.
Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams throughout, it provides the reader with a detailed snapshot of the tailoring trade and its history.
Volume two contents include:
- Dressmaking and Tailoring
- The Wholesale Trade
- Grading for the Wholesale Trade
- Lays or Economy in Cutting
- Cutting Ladies' Garments (Nett) by Shoulder Measure System
- Ladies' Leather Garments
- Collar Cutting and Making for Ladies' Garments
- The Tailors' Shop
- Window-Dressing for Tailors
- Light as a Selling force for the Tailor
- Bookkeeping for Tailors
We are republishing this vintage volume in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustration plates.