1940s Haslam Dresscutting No. 18 – Spring & Summer Dresses, Suits & Beachwear

Haslam Illustrated Book of Drafting No. 18 is a Spring and Summer collection featuring a varied selection of 1940s fashions for the warmer months.

The book includes coats, suits and dresses for spring, together with summer dresses and beachwear for the holiday season. It offers a useful mix of smart tailoring, everyday dresses and lighter summer styles, all with the characteristic shaping of 1940s fashion.

The designs are created using the Haslam System of Dresscutting, allowing you to draft your chosen garment to your own measurements rather than working from a standard-sized sewing pattern.

To use the designs you will need the Haslam Foundation Drafting Instructions and Drafting Boards. These are used to prepare your personal foundation before adapting it with the drafting instructions for your chosen design.

Available as a downloadable PDF or printed booklet.

New to Haslam? The Foundation Instructions & Drafting Boards are also available together as a complete starting set.

Choose How You Receive Your order!
You can either: Order the printed version and have it mailed right to your door, perfect
for adding to your sewing collection. or opt for the PDF download if you’d like to get
started right away! The choice is yours.