Short Cuts to Professional Dressmaking [Paperback] Alfred. Bach

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Paperback staple bound cover has some wear. Pages are bent on the right corner and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Alfred Bach’s “Short Cuts to Professional Dressmaking” is a fascinating artifact from the golden age of home sewing. Published in the mid-20th century, it provided practical guidance to the many women who crafted their own clothing and aspired to professional dressmaking standards. Bach’s meticulous instructions and detailed illustrations offered tips and shortcuts for achieving impeccable fit, construction, and finishing touches. As an affordable paperback, this volume was a trusted companion for countless seamstresses refining their skills during an era when homemade garments were both economical and fashionable. Despite its age and modest wear, the book’s enduring popularity among vintage sewing enthusiasts speaks to its lasting relevance as both a technical manual and a window into domestic life of decades past. A prized addition to any collection exploring needlework history and 20th-century homemaking arts.