Weir's Balance and Proof Measure System, for Cutting Coats (Classic Reprint): Calculated to Fit All Variety of Shapes, With Unerring Certainty: ... with Unerring Certainty (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover a method for cutting coats that aims for a precise, right-first-fit result. This book presents a systematic approach to garment cutting, arguing that many prior rules fall short and offering a new balance-based solution. It frames the problem of inconsistent fits and explains how a streamlined set of measurements can produce reliable results.
The work surveys the landscape of coat-cutting systems, from early breast-measure rules to shoulder and harness approaches. It argues for a practical, principle-based method that reduces guesswork and avoids overly complex or arbitrary rules. The author details a unified system built around a core balance concept and a concise group of measures that cutters can apply to diverse shapes and sizes.
- Introduces the balance measure to capture a person’s standing posture and translate it into the draft.
- Defines a compact set of proof measures that guide the drafting process and ensure consistency.
- Details systematized blade and shoulder measures designed to fit a wide range of forms.
- Emphasizes practical use, aiming for a good fit without multiple trials on the cloth.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of tailoring, and for professionals seeking a structured approach to coat cutting.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introduction to a system of measuring and drafting for garment cutting, which the author claims is superior to any published method. The author argues that previous systems, based on breast measurements, are not reliable because they do not account for the diversity of body shapes. The system outlined in this book, however, uses a combination of measurements, including shoulder and balance measurements, to create a more accurate and customized fit. It provides detailed instructions on how to take these measurements and use them to draft a garment pattern. The system is designed to be easy to use, even for beginners, and the author claims that it can be used to create a well-fitting garment without the need for multiple fittings or alterations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333338725_0
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