Instruction Book for Using the Buddington Improved Dress Cutting Machine (Classic Reprint): With Dart Attachment for Cutting French Bias Basque, ... Enlarging Darts, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Revolutionize dress cutting with practical, hands-on guidance for the Buddington system. This instruction book teaches you how to use the Buddington Improved Dress Cutting Machine, including the Dart Attachment for Cutting French Bias Basque and enlarging darts, to produce finished dresses more quickly and with consistent fit.

Inside you’ll find clear, step-by-step instructions on taking accurate measurements, setting the machine, and drafting patterns. The text emphasizes ease of use, simple adjustments, and the machine’s capability to handle different body shapes and styles, aiming to simplify busy working routines for dressmakers.

Designed for practical craft, this guide covers planning and drafting processes, from neck and bust measurements to arm and waist positioning, plus how to handle front and back drafting, underarm adjustments, and sleeve construction. It also explains how to modify the machine’s slides to fit different measurements and design needs.

• How to take key body measurements accurately and translate them to the machine’s drafting process.


• How to set up and regulate machine slides for precise darts and sleeve drafting.


• Steps for drafting under arms, waists, backs, and fronts to achieve even, repeatable results.


• Guidance on cutting specific styles, including bias basques and related cape or circular variations.

Ideal for readers who sew professionally or as a dedicated hobby, this edition helps you approach dress cutting with a systematic method and reliable tools in hand.

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