The Modern Tailor Outfitter and Clothier - Vol II

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.