Examiner in Dressmaking, Tailoring, French Pattern Modelling, Millinery, and Plain Veedlework of the Teachers in Training at the University Colleges of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff, the London Technical Examination Centre. etc Author of Up-to-dute Dresscutttng and Drafting," also " The Practical Work of Dressmaking and Tailoring.'

Diagrams 1 and 2

Diagrams 1 and 2

Tailor's Squares

Two Squares are necessary (placed in the position denoted in diagrams I and 2) for drafting the seams of skirts and of long coats. The price of the squares is 2S. each.

Diagram 3

Diagram 3

Tailors' Chalk (White and Coloured).

Tailors' chalk, used for marking out, can be obtained for about 3d. per dozen the best quality.

Diagram 4

Diagram 4

Tailor's Bodkin

This is used for perfecting the round hole at the end of a buttonhole after it is worked.

It can be bought at any tailor's trimming shop for 1d.

Diagram 5

Diagram 5

Tailor's Goose

Two of these irons are necessary, weighing from 8 pounds to 12 pounds each.

These are essential for the successful pressing of tailor-made garments - flat-irons are not sufficiently heavy.

A tailor's goose can be bought at any good ironmonger's; the price is according to the weight, costing from about 2S. 4d.

Beeswax This is for waxing the thread used in working buttonholes, and for waxing sewing silk to strengthen it. A piece of yellow wax, at 1d. or 2d., is sufficient, and can be had from any chemist or oilshop. The next appliances necessary are;

Cutting-out Scissors

Buttonhole Scissors

Diagram 6

Diagram 6

A Leather Punch

This punch is used for cutting the round hole at the end of each buttonhole; also for cutting eyelet-holes. There are various-sized " points " for a punch; No. 5 is the most useful. It can be obtained for 1s. 6d. complete,. Extra "points" can be had for 3d. each.

A regular buttonhole punch is far more expensive, and not so useful as a leather punch and a pair of buttonhole scissors. We now require:

Pins - Needles - Thimble

Diagram 7

Diagram 7

Diagram 8

Diagram 8

Sleeve Boards. Diagrams 7 and 8

•Either a single or a double board; if double, it should be a fixed, and not a folding board, as the latter is not firm enough for pressing tailor-made garments.

Sleeve boards can be obtained, the price-for a single one being from Is. 6d., according to the size, and for a double one, from 3s. 9d.

Only a small size is needed for ladies' tailoring.

Skirt Board

This is used for tacking and for pressing the seams of skirts, etc.; it can be had for about 4s. 6d.

A Sewing Machine (lockstitch)

A Dress Stand

A stand, padded to about nine inches below the waist-line, is the most useful for fitting on and moulding the bodice or coat.

A dress stand can be purchased in stock sizes, or made to order from a well-fitting bodice, from about 15s. and 25s. respectively.