1930—Paris Frocks at Home

Foreword

To that great army of wise women who appreciate the supreme importance of being really well dressed, Butterick dedicates this ultra modern book on modern dressmaking.

Here in the step-by-step evolution of a smart frock Butterick has crystallized the formula for successful dressmaking... a formula which resolves itself into these three factors... the choice of a superlatively smart style in a good pattern... smart fabric in a becoming tone and texture, correctly cut... and perfect workmanship.

The fascinating chapters on line, color, and texture reveal the importance of careful selection of pattern and fabric, teach you to know yourself, and unlock new doors to beauty and charm. Step by step, experienced dressmakers lay down the a, b, c, of cutting, fitting and finishing, explaining briefly and directly, demonstrating with pictures, the essentials of perfect workmanship. They have performed for you all the costly time-consuming experimental work that might have made your home sewing a hazardous venture. Their dressmaking methods are new methods that will impart to your clothes that distinctive "custom-made" air.

Dressmaking books are not made for the ages but for the day of current fashion. When fashions change methods of dressmaking change and you must have the new methods. "Paris Frocks at Home" is the logical guide to successful dressmaking because it is completely in step with the new fashions. Its authoritative pages will give you confidence in your own creative ability.

Grace C. Dimelow, Educational Director

THE BUTTERICK PUBLISHING COMPANY