THE FASCINATING ART OF CREATING DRESS PATTERNS

Defty (Alyce)

Description:

Book Description: viii + 150pp. Hardcover. Numerous illustrations and spot-coloured dress patterns.

Book Condition: Title page is creased. Otherwise Good throughout.

This book will be welcomed by students studying pattern designing, teachers of the subject, dress designers and dress-makers.

The author, who came to live in South Africa from England, has had many years of experience in this field, and much of her time has been spent training teachers for National Diplomas in Home Economics; training students for National Diplomas in Dress Design, and lecturing to adults taking short term courses in pattern designing and dressmaking.

She therefore, has had the opportunity to compile her book to meet the requirements of any person interested in the subject, whether it be professional cutters, teachers or individuals who make their own clothes.

Details:

  • Publisher: Published by the author
  • Publisher Place: Durban
  • Date of Publication: 1962
  • Edition: 1st
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 259 x 353 x 25 mm
  • Lot No: 30
  • Hammer Price: $21
  • Bids: 2
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  • Estimate: $80
  • Reserve: $20

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  • Name: BOOKTOWN AFRICANA
  • Address: P.O.Box 117, Richmond (Northern Cape), South Africa, 7090
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
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    BOOKTOWN AFRICANA (formerly trading under the banner of Richmond Books & Prints) is based in South Africa's one and only booktown, Richmond, situated in the heart of the Great Karoo. All our books are housed in a historical (pre Boer War) building in the centre of the town. We are closed to the public. All book sales are conducted strictly online.

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