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A description of the materials used and the construction of a custom-made suit.
THREADS #14 Dec 1987-Jan 1988 pg. 42

Technical tailoring tips from Dior's ready-to-wear that can be used when making a suit at home. Describes (1) use of underlining, interfacing and stabilization (2) techniques for setting and lining cap sleeves, (3) fitting and bagging the lining, and (4) making double pleats.
THREADS #27 Feb-Mar 1990 pg. 24

Construction techniques from Oxford suit tailors that can be used by home sewers. (1) Using thread to hold in the shape of the armscye. (2) Adding a canvas sleeve head to front sleeve to eliminate puckering. (3) Basting shoulder pad to trim it accurately. (4) Reinforcing dart points with self-fabric. (5) Keeping jacket edges thin. (6) Shaping the top collar. (7) Sewing on buttons. (8) Collar fabric set over lining to reduce wear.
THREADS #50 Dec 1993-Jan 1994 pg. 60

One-layer tailoring. How to make suit jackets without facings, undercollar, interfacings or pad stitching. Technique is based on the work of 1950s designer Melville Davidow.
THREADS #60 Aug-Sep 1995 pg. 56
Added Info THREADS #62 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 9

How to sew a woman's go-everywhere suit for $15. Cutting diagram and instructions furnished.
WOMAN'S DAY May 22 1979 (v.42#10) pg. 121, 127

Woman's V-top jacket and twin-pleat skirt are sewn from pattern furnished with article. With center jacket seam sewn up, it becomes a two-piece dress.
WOMAN'S DAY Feb 12 1980 (v.43#6) pg. 76, 116

Pattern for eyelet top and tie-back skirt suit. Change in fabric and addition of a belt creates a dress.
WOMAN'S DAY Feb 12 1980 (v.43#6) pg. 78, 116

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