Pages from my latest purchase, two books of drafting from the Haslam System, dating from the late 40s.
One contains draftings for lingerie, blouses and skirts, and some maternity wear:
The second book is for Spring and Summer designs; lots of dresses with some coats and suits.
Lots more including some drafting diagrams for lingerie on my blog here.
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Wow, great finds!
I have never heard of this system, but I love the logic of dressing from early-mid-20th century wardrobes. Start with good foundations, (lovely, pretty ones), and go from there with skirts and blouses, suits, or dresses. I especially love vintage slips.
How lovely, i bought a lovely folder with this system in it about four books and a special ruler to go with it, i have yet to try it …but oneday soon hopefully