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A Collection of Instructions for Cutting Ladies', Children's and Men's Wearing Apparel using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, Invented by Will C. Rood, 1879-1895.
Compiled, arranged, and reprinted by Conserving Threads, 2025.
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ISBN: 979-8-9992645-0-3
This compilation of books was originally published 1879 - 1895 by Will C. Rood as instruction booklets for his Dressmakers' Magic Scale and is a assembling of many of his instruction books, advance studies and supplemental materials for cutting Ladies', Children's and Men's Wearing Apparel. Included are ten of Will C. Rood's booklets with images of his original ruler, scales and curves used in creating a wide variety of nineteenth century clothing patterns. These extant artifacts were meticulously digitally compiled and may be used for personal study and research only. The imaged catalogs are offered in their original historical period context and formation with no alterations to the written content. This historic sourced catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. It may not be re-distributed, re-sold, or re-imaged in any format without consent.
Thank you for purchasing this compilation of nineteenth century catalogs. This sourced historic catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. The imaged catalogs may be used for personal study and research only. By purchasing this compilation of the works of Will C. Rood, you agree to not re-distribute, re-sale, or re-image this work in any format. The imaged catalogs are offered in their original historical period context and formation with no alterations to the written content. Please be advised that this imaged catalog may contain offensive imagery, advertisements, and language. This historic sourced catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. It may not be re-distributed, re-sold, or re-imaged in any format without consent.
Table of Contents
Booklet 1. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 8th Edition, 1881, 28 Pages.
Booklet 2. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 14th Edition, 1884, 28 Pages.
Booklet 3. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 19th Edition, 1887, 28 Pages.
Booklet 4. German Language. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 26th Edition, 1892, 48 Pages.
Booklet 5. Advanced Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Chicago, Ill. 7th edition, 1892. 32 Pages.
Booklet 6. Supplement No 2 to Advance Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1889. 20 Pages.
Booklet 7. Supplement No 3 to Advance Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1890. 20 Pages.
Booklet 8. Cutting for Men and Boys by the Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1880. 28 Pages.
Booklet 9. Seamless and Dartless for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Chicago, Ill. 3rd Edition, 1892. 20 Pages.
Booklet 10. Will C. Rood's Fashion and Cutting Journal, April, 1895. 16 Pages.
Reprint of the Will C. Rood Magic Scale Ruler and Curvature, to be used when following the instructions in the Dressmakers' Magic Scale Patterns.
The full size Ruler and Curvature will be printed on a heavy stock paper. The two pages will be rolled on a cardboard tube for shipping purposes.
Collection of Instructions for Using Dressmakers' Magic Scale Rood Reprint Ruler
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Compiled, arranged, and reprinted by Conserving Threads, 2025.
www.conservingthreads.com
ISBN: 979-8-9992645-0-3
This compilation of books was originally published 1879 - 1895 by Will C. Rood as instruction booklets for his Dressmakers' Magic Scale and is a assembling of many of his instruction books, advance studies and supplemental materials for cutting Ladies', Children's and Men's Wearing Apparel. Included are ten of Will C. Rood's booklets with images of his original ruler, scales and curves used in creating a wide variety of nineteenth century clothing patterns. These extant artifacts were meticulously digitally compiled and may be used for personal study and research only. The imaged catalogs are offered in their original historical period context and formation with no alterations to the written content. This historic sourced catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. It may not be re-distributed, re-sold, or re-imaged in any format without consent.
Thank you for purchasing this compilation of nineteenth century catalogs. This sourced historic catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. The imaged catalogs may be used for personal study and research only. By purchasing this compilation of the works of Will C. Rood, you agree to not re-distribute, re-sale, or re-image this work in any format. The imaged catalogs are offered in their original historical period context and formation with no alterations to the written content. Please be advised that this imaged catalog may contain offensive imagery, advertisements, and language. This historic sourced catalog was digitally imaged from a very rare original by Conserving Threads. It may not be re-distributed, re-sold, or re-imaged in any format without consent.
Table of Contents
Booklet 1. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 8th Edition, 1881, 28 Pages.
Booklet 2. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 14th Edition, 1884, 28 Pages.
Booklet 3. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 19th Edition, 1887, 28 Pages.
Booklet 4. German Language. Instructions for Using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale. Improved and Simplified for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Wearing Apparel. Published by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 26th Edition, 1892, 48 Pages.
Booklet 5. Advanced Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Chicago, Ill. 7th edition, 1892. 32 Pages.
Booklet 6. Supplement No 2 to Advance Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1889. 20 Pages.
Booklet 7. Supplement No 3 to Advance Studies for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1890. 20 Pages.
Booklet 8. Cutting for Men and Boys by the Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Quincy, Ill. 1880. 28 Pages.
Booklet 9. Seamless and Dartless for those using the Dressmakers' Magic Scale, by Will C. Rood, Chicago, Ill. 3rd Edition, 1892. 20 Pages.
Booklet 10. Will C. Rood's Fashion and Cutting Journal, April, 1895. 16 Pages.
Reprint of the Will C. Rood Magic Scale Ruler and Curvature, to be used when following the instructions in the Dressmakers' Magic Scale Patterns.
The full size Ruler and Curvature will be printed on a heavy stock paper. The two pages will be rolled on a cardboard tube for shipping purposes.