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Isabel Conover DeNyse
A complete course of dressmaking in twelve lessons

These twelve lessons have been published in two versions. Unfortunately, the one here is the abbreviated version. Lessons 5 to 11 are much shorter than in the other known version. But maybe, one day...
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Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson One. [1]

Preliminary information, Index

New York, Edward J.Clode [148 pages].

What does style mean to you? Clothes Etiquette: clothes that suit the occasion and the season. How to use your fashion magazines. What is your type? Becoming colors. Combining colors. Your sewing machine. Proper threads and needles. Sewing machine attachments. Hand sewing. Seams and their uses. Taking measurements. Sewing equipment. How to study. Test questions. Many lovely illustrations. Unfortunately there's a printing error in this copy: the first pages of the Index are blank.

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Two. [2]

How to make aprons

New York, Edward J.Clode [61 pages].

Now that you have learned in Lesson I to stitch, make seams and hand sew, you will want to put this knowledge to practical use in making charming and dainty things for yourself and others.

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Three. [3]

How to make underwear

New York, Edward J.Clode [87 pages].

It's a short step from aprons to underwear. Many of the things which you have learned about aprons you can start right in and apply in making nightgowns, chemises, camisoles and bloomers.

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Four [4].

How to Make Infant's Clothes

New York, Edward J.Clode [68 pages].

The most delightful of all sewing is the making of these wee garments for an infant. Aside from the tender, loving thoughts sewn into each tiny article, there is the pleasure of feeling the softness of the goods and the daintiness of the texture. The tiny seams are quickly done and each fine bit of work or fancy stitchery shows exquisitely.

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Five [5].

How to Make Blouses

New York, Edward J.Clode [16 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Six [6].

How to Make Men's Clothes

New York, Edward J.Clode [15 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Seven [7].

How to Make Boys' Clothes

New York, Edward J.Clode [20 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Eight [8].

How to Make Children's Clothes

New York, Edward J.Clode [43 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Nine [9].

How To Make Women's Skirts

New York, Edward J.Clode [16 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Ten [10].

How to Make Dresses

New York, Edward J.Clode [23 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Eleven [11].

How to Make Coats

New York, Edward J.Clode [36 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

Isabel Conover DeNyse.

Lesson Twelve [12].

Trimming and Draping

New York, Edward J.Clode [65 pages].

Scans donated and photo edited by Sytske Wijnsma (preliminary version) 2011.

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