Adele Margolis
Adele P. Margolis was a nationally acclaimed sewing expert. She attended the Anne Burrows School of Design and received her art training at the Graphic Sketch Club and the Barnes Foundation. Mrs. Margolis was a dressmaker, tailor, and patternmaker, and taught all of these skills at her own shop and at adult education centers. She is the author of The Dressmaking Book, How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter, How to Design Your Own Dress Patterns, The Encyclopedia of Sewing, The Complete Book...See more
Adele P. Margolis was a nationally acclaimed sewing expert. She attended the Anne Burrows School of Design and received her art training at the Graphic Sketch Club and the Barnes Foundation. Mrs. Margolis was a dressmaker, tailor, and patternmaker, and taught all of these skills at her own shop and at adult education centers. She is the author of The Dressmaking Book, How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter, How to Design Your Own Dress Patterns, The Encyclopedia of Sewing, The Complete Book of Tailoring, and Fashion Sewing for Everyone. See less
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Adele Margolis book reviews
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How to make clothes that fit and flatter
Excellent book on fitting
by Jonathan, Jun 14, 2014
The late Adele Margolis was a genius. I have read portions of this book and it is an excellent guide to not only fitting clothes but design features. While the illustrations are definitely early 1970 ... Read More
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The Complete Book of Tailoring
Professional
I just started reading this publication, if is like her other books, which I am sure it is, I will enjoy reading, and what I read so far I do recommend the publication.
Marlece W Read More
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The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners
A must have
by shelly1, Dec 24, 2009
This book provides all the basic and mid-level knowledge needed to start sewing clothing. Well written and illustrated. Read More