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The book offers a straightforward approach to creating 17 distinct flapper dress styles using Mary Brooks Picken's innovative ten-step method. Designed for both beginners and experienced sewers, it emphasizes adaptability over specific patterns, allowing for customization based on personal measurements. Clear instructions and detailed illustrations guide readers through the process, ensuring that anyone can craft stylish dresses with ease. With a focus on creativity and ease, this guide empowers readers to express their unique flair through fashion.

This guide focuses on essential tailoring techniques, including tailored seams, plackets, buttonholes, buttons, trimmings, and pockets. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions complemented by photographs and drawings, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced sewers. The content is designed to enhance skills in creating professional-quality tailored garments, emphasizing precision and craftsmanship.

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In-depth information about traditional tailoring methods is scarce and often accessible only to specialists. This book delves into the intricacies of these age-old techniques, offering valuable insights for those interested in the craft of tailoring. It serves as a resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike, bridging the gap in knowledge about historical practices in garment making.

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Focusing on the art of drafting and dressmaking, this classic work by Mary Brooks Picken showcases her expertise as a fashion authority. As the founder of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences and a professor at Columbia University, Picken shares her extensive knowledge on dress, fabric, and design. Her contributions to fashion education and her role in establishing the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute highlight her significant impact on the field.