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](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0205-revised-ncc-1-882x1024.jpg)
Front Cover – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Reviews from 1st Edtiion - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0206-revised-ncc-881x1024.jpg)
Reviews from 1st Edtiion – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patent Information - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0207-revised-ncc-889x1024.jpg)
Patent Information – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Preface - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0208-revised-ncc-875x1024.jpg)
Preface – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Directions for Measuring ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0209a-revised-ncc-896x1024.jpg)
Directions for Measuring ca 1845
![Graduating System for Measuring ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0209b-revised-ncc-890x1024.jpg)
Graduating System for Measuring ca 1845
![More Measuring Instructions ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0210a-revised-ncc-803x1024.jpg)
More Measuring Instructions ca 1845
![Systems of Measuring for Garments ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0210b-revised-ncc-892x1024.jpg)
Systems of Measuring for Garments ca 1845
![Plate 3 - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0213b-revised-ncc-880x1024.jpg)
Plate 3 – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Plate 4 - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0214b-revised-ncc-883x1024.jpg)
Plate 4 – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Directions for Frock Coat Skirt - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0217a-revised-ncc-762x1024.jpg)
Directions for Frock Coat Skirt – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patterns for Frock Coat Skirt - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0217b-revised-ncc-933x1024.jpg)
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](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0218a-revised-ncc-887x1024.jpg)
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](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0218b-revised-ncc-882x1024.jpg)
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](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0221-revised-ncc-806x1024.jpg)
Directions for Sack Coat without Seams – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patterns for Sack Coat without Seams - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0222-revised-ncc-879x1024.jpg)
Patterns for Sack Coat without Seams – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Directions for Ladies Habit - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0223a-revised-ncc-885x1024.jpg)
Directions for Ladies Habit – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patterns for Ladies Habit - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0223b-revised-ncc-877x1024.jpg)
Patterns for Ladies Habit – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Directions for Pants - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0224a-revised-ncc-1024x911.jpg)
Directions for Pants – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patterns for Pants - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0224c-revised-ncc-896x1024.jpg)
Patterns for Pants – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Directions for Vests - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0226a-revised-ncc-623x1024.jpg)
Directions for Vests – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Patterns for Vests - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0226b-revised-ncc-862x1024.jpg)
Patterns for Vests – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Cloak Instructions - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0227a-revised-ncc-715x1024.jpg)
Cloak Instructions – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845
![Cloak Pattern - Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845](https://pastpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HPSC0227b-revised-ncc-873x1024.jpg)
Cloak Pattern – Graduating System for Drafting ca 1845