Maude W. Russell 
Complete Sewing Instructions the Russell Way 
The Newest, Simplest, and Most Perfect Method of Sewing Ever Offered Women

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In 1910 she began to teach dressmaking and then realized more than ever the necessity of having some system of pattern cutting which all could readily understand. With the idea of solving this problem she continued her work and finally brought all of the knowledge and principles which she had acquired from her practical experience into use in perfecting the model of the Maude Russell System of Garment Cutting. After much experimenting and careful tests, she perfected this wonderful, adjustable pattern cutting system. This she offered to the public believing that its use would prove a great blessing not only to those who are compelled to earn their liveli hood by sewing but to every woman who desires to be well dressed at the least possible expenditure of time, trouble and money.