{"product_id":"the-keystone-jacket-and-dress-cutter-a-classic-guide-to-victorian-tailoring-with-historical-context-and-author-biography-9798330450480","title":"The \"Keystone\" Jacket and Dress Cutter: A Classic Guide to Victorian Tailoring with Historical Context and Author Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Charles Hecklinger\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kmc Timeless Treasures\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kmc Timeless Treasures\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fashion \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the original content, this edition provides insightful annotations: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context of 19th-Century Fashion: \u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the evolution of women's fashion in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including popular garments, fabrics, and the importance of custom tailoring in an era before ready-to-wear clothing.\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiography of Charles Hecklinger: \u003c\/strong\u003e Discover more about the life and work of Charles Hecklinger, whose innovative pattern-drafting system helped shape garment construction during the Victorian era.\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Techniques for Modern Sewers: \u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how Hecklinger's methods remain relevant today for vintage fashion enthusiasts, costume designers, and home sewers interested in historical garments.\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back in time to the golden age of Victorian fashion with \u003cem\u003eThe \"Keystone\" Jacket and Dress Cutter\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic pattern-drafting manual by Charles Hecklinger. Originally published in the late 19th century, this book served as a vital tool for tailors and dressmakers seeking to create perfectly fitted jackets, dresses, and other garments for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis annotated edition preserves every detail of the original work, offering readers the authentic experience of handling a historical text. The pages are scanned from the original publication, yellowed with age, and untouched to retain the character and charm of a vintage document.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide features step-by-step drafting instructions for a variety of women's garments, from structured jackets to tailored dresses, capturing the craftsmanship and elegance of Victorian fashion. The original, unaltered pages reflect the manual's age and history, offering a nostalgic look into the art of garment making at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a historical reenactor, a vintage clothing aficionado, or a modern tailor, \u003cem\u003eThe \"Keystone\" Jacket and Dress Cutter \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a fascinating window into the past and remains an essential resource for understanding the meticulous art of historical tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46401294991511,"sku":"9798330450480","price":1703.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798330450480.webp?v=1769056030","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-keystone-jacket-and-dress-cutter-a-classic-guide-to-victorian-tailoring-with-historical-context-and-author-biography-9798330450480","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}