This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 05041747
Title: Cutting and draping : a practical handbook for upholsterers and decorators
Original Publication: United States: Clifford & Lawton, 1905.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Cutting and Draping: A Practical Handbook for Upholsterers and Decorators" by John W. Stephenson is a practical handbook written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for upholsterers and decorators, providing detailed instructions on various draping techniques and styles, including French festoon drapery and irregular festoon drapery. With over two hundred fifty diagrams and illustrations, the handbook aims to assist both novices and experienced decorators in creating beautiful and practical drapery designs. The opening of the handbook introduces the fundamental concepts of draping, emphasizing its historical significance in the fabric arts. Stephenson explains the basics of measuring and planning drapery styles, starting with French festoon drapery. He outlines step-by-step instructions, including measuring techniques and materials needed, along with tips on achieving a pleasing aesthetic while maintaining functionality. The beginning sets the tone for a hands-on approach to learning drapery methods, appealing to readers eager to enhance their decorating skills with practical examples and visual aids. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stephenson, John W. (John Wesley), 1876-
EBook No.: 70586
Published: Apr 18, 2023
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Draperies
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05041747
Title: Cutting and draping : a practical handbook for upholsterers and decorators
Original Publication: United States: Clifford & Lawton, 1905.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Cutting and Draping: A Practical Handbook for Upholsterers and Decorators" by John W. Stephenson is a practical handbook written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for upholsterers and decorators, providing detailed instructions on various draping techniques and styles, including French festoon drapery and irregular festoon drapery. With over two hundred fifty diagrams and illustrations, the handbook aims to assist both novices and experienced decorators in creating beautiful and practical drapery designs. The opening of the handbook introduces the fundamental concepts of draping, emphasizing its historical significance in the fabric arts. Stephenson explains the basics of measuring and planning drapery styles, starting with French festoon drapery. He outlines step-by-step instructions, including measuring techniques and materials needed, along with tips on achieving a pleasing aesthetic while maintaining functionality. The beginning sets the tone for a hands-on approach to learning drapery methods, appealing to readers eager to enhance their decorating skills with practical examples and visual aids. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stephenson, John W. (John Wesley), 1876-
EBook No.: 70586
Published: Apr 18, 2023
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Draperies
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.