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  <dc:title>Tailor and Cutter Academy Archive</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Records of the Federation of Clothing Designers and Executives, comprising volumes of pattern cutting layouts for a wide range of garments for men and women, including jackets and suits, possibly for tailoring exercises taught at the Tailor and Cutter Academy, Tailor and Cutter House, 42 &amp; 43 Gerrard Street, London WI, [1916-1970]. Four notebooks and two drawing books possibly belonging to R.N. Medley (1916-1996)
Correspondence course including instructions on Measuring for ladies garments; Ladies garment construction(foundation draft); Dress cutting foundation block; Jacket with bust darts; Skirt construction; Panel Jacket; Principles of skirt construction; Drafting of the one-piece sleeve; One piece raglan sleeve; Deep Scye raglan; Kimono easis; Three piece raglan sleeve; Frock with waist seams; Full jacket draft; Changes for the long coat; Various types of capes; Principles of skirt construction (2); Variations needed in skirt construction; Two piece sleeve and collar; Examination paper; Basis for evening gowns; Alterations to normal patterns; Ladies slacks; Girl's coat; Basis for children's frocks; Boy's lounge jacket; Boy's waistcoat and knickers; Riding jacket; Riding breeches.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>1916-1970</dc:date>
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