The Graduating System for Drafting Coats, Vests, Pantaloons, Cloaks and Ladies Habits, 2nd Edition, was published by Kromer & Flenner in 1845.
The document gives some insight into some of the earliest pattern making.
This document includes plans for 11 type garments.
The entire document in PDF format can be download HERE
Front Cover – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Reviews from 1st Edtiion – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patent Information – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Preface – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Measuring ca 1845
Graduating System for Measuring ca 1845
More Measuring Instructions ca 1845
Systems of Measuring for Garments ca 1845
Plate 3 – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Plate 4 – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Frock Coat Skirt – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Frock Coat Skirt – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Sack (aka Sacque) or Chesterfield Coat – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Sack (aka Sacque) or Chesterfield Coat – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Sack Coat without Seams – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Sack Coat without Seams – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Ladies Habit – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Ladies Habit – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Pants – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Pants – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Directions for Vests – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Patterns for Vests – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Cloak Instructions – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
Cloak Pattern – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845