Elizabeth Blakely,Frances Patton
The object of this book is to outline a series of easy and practical lessons in drafting, such as are required in the course of study in the Philadelphia Public Schools. ,It is a recognized fact among the teachers of sewing that the making of stitches and applying them to seams is only a small part of the work involved in the teaching of sewing, and that the drafting, cutting, and making of garments must follow as a natural sequence. ,The following rules are designed by the authors to enable the pupils to take certain fundamental measurements of the body, and through their knowledge of drawing, apply them to the drafting of a pattern. ,The fact that the directions have been frequently and thoroughly tested in the school-room should enhance their value in the opinion of those interested in this line of work.
The Practical System for Drafting Ladies' and Children's Clothing Designed for Use in the Public Schools, Part II