Description: Details: · Vintage The Bishop Method of Clothing Construction · Pattern alterations for the majority · Learn to “cut to fit” o How to buy the correct size of patterns o How to use Key Grain Lines (on true fabric grain) for perfect fit o How to quickly decide necessary alterations for your figure · Contents: o Key grain lines o How to buy the correct size pattern o Alterations for the shoulder line § Alterations for the majority § Figure problem: Square shoulders § Figure problem: Narrow sloping shoulders § Figure problem: Broad shoulders § Figure problem: Rounded shoulders o Alterations for the bustline § Figure problem: Large bust or large low bust o Alterations in bodice back § Figure problem: Short back § Figure problem: Long back o Alterations for the sleeve § Figure problem: The muscular arm § Figure problem: Unusually large bust and upper arm o Alterations at the waistline § Figure problem: The large waistline § Figure problem: The large waistline front and back need more fabric § Figure problem: The large waistline – front only o Alterations for the skirt § Figure problem: Large hips normal or small waistline § Figure problem: Fullness across the back of hips § Figure problem: Fullness at side hipline § Figure problem: Fullness below hipline § Figure problem: Flat hips § Figure problem: Fullness at front waistline § Figure problem: Sway back § Figure problem: One large hip · Edna Bryte Bishop o Educational director at Advance Pattern Co., Inc. · This booklet for educational use not resale · 1957 · Printed in the USA Condition: · Used · The pages are yellowed with age · There are some small stains on the covers and pages · There is some wear at the spine · On the bottom of the front cover is a red stamp o “This copy for educational use, NOT FOR RESALE” Problems and Returns: · If you have any problem with the item or shipping, contact us immediately to resolve the issue without resorting to eBay Resolution Center. · We offer 30-day returns with the buyer paying the return postage. Please visit our store Silly Sally's Country Store, to see what else we have available.
Price: 13.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Place of Publication: USA
Signed: No
Publisher: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Subject: Sewing Alteration
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1957
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Edna Bryte Bishop
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Sewing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
