A. S. Bridgland 
The Modern Tailor Outfitter and Clothier – Vol II 

Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier is a classic work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.

Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams throughout, it provides the reader with a detailed snapshot of the tailoring trade and its history.

Volume two contents include:

– Dressmaking and Tailoring


– The Wholesale Trade


– Grading for the Wholesale Trade


– Lays or Economy in Cutting


– Cutting Ladies’ Garments (Nett) by Shoulder Measure System


– Ladies’ Leather Garments


– Collar Cutting and Making for Ladies’ Garments


– The Tailors’ Shop


– Window-Dressing for Tailors


– Light as a Selling force for the Tailor


– Bookkeeping for Tailors

We are republishing this vintage volume in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustration plates.

Table of Content

Dressmaking and Tailoring


Chapter I. The Wholesale Trade


Chapter II. The Wholesale Trade


Chapter III. Grading for the Wholesale Trade


Chapter IV. Grading for the Wholesale Trade


Chapter V. Lays or Economy in Cutting


Chapter VI. Cutting Ladies’ Garments (Nett) by Shoulder Measure System


Chapter VII. Ladies’ Leather Garments


Chapter VIII. Collar Cutting and Making For Ladies’ Garments


Chapter IX. The Tailor’s Shop


Chapter X. Window-Dressing for Tailors


Chapter XI. Light as a Selling Force for the Tailor


Chapter XII. Buying a Business


Chapter XIII. Insurance for Tailors


Chapter XIV. Sales Letters


Chapter XV. Bookkeeping for Tailors


Chapter XVI. Advertising for Tailors


Chapter XVII. Salesmanship for Tailors


Chapter XVIII. A Glossary of Technical and Textile Terms