PREFACE.
The system illustrated and explained in this work is, in many respects, easier and simpler to learn than I have ever seen.
The principle on which they are based is similar to many ways which I have given in my previous instructions, but more simplified in many ways and made more convenient for controlling correct divisions, and positive proportions, without the uncertain aid of misleading measurements.
The system is based on the positive proportions, easily connectable to any size or style, which cannot fail to create in the designer or cutter who adopts it that confidence without which success is impossible.
This work has been in preparation for many years, and is all exceptional work bearing on the subject. Having carefully studied the work of the most noted systematical and practical methods, they are thoroughly explained.
Through many years of practical experience in teaching methods of designing and garment cutting, and through a wide acquaintance with the needs of the trade, I came to the understanding of the fact that the simpler a system the better result will be obtained by its use, and the more acceptable to all right-minded designers and garment cutters. It has been, therefore, my principle to adopt such a system for all kinds of garments and my principles have been, I believe, so successful that all who study this work will be more than ever safe from their troubles.
I hope that the satisfaction I feel in completing this work, as I believe this to be the best, will be appreciated by our progressive trade.
