The document discusses historical sewing patterns and measurement techniques for drafting garments, referencing notable texts and sources. It includes illustrations from Garsault's 'l'art du tailleur' and Butterick patterns from the late 19th century. The presentation is attributed to Craig Carey and is licensed under a Creative Commons license.

1. FRONTISPIECE. Drafting a bodice to measure, from Charles Hecklinger's 1886 text book subtitled
How to Cut and Make Ladies' Garments. (Library of Congress.)
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3. 1893 Butterick Pattern

8. Juan de Alcega’s, Book of Geometry, Practice, and Patterns (1580)

9. FIGURE 2. Measurements needed to draft the coat, waistcoat, and breeches o
from Garsault, "L'Art du tailleur," plate 4. (Smithsonian Ins
FIGURE 3. Parts of the three garments in a man's suit, from Garsault,
"L'Art du tailleur," plate 5. Coat: A, front; B, back; C, sleeve; D, cuff; E,
pocket flap; CC, reinforcement for back pleat. Waistcoat: a, front with
pocket flap; b, back; c, sleeve. Breeches: d, front, e, back, f, waistband.
(Smithsonian Institution.)
FIGURE 4. Man's suit, 1769, from Garsault, "L'Art du tailleur," plate 4.
(Smithsonian Institution.)

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17. Facsimile of Butterick Pattern No. 5688

19. Overlaid pattern sheet in Harper’s Bazar

20. Craig Carey
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