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This book would not have been possible without the love and support of many people. First, much thanks goes to my mother for encouraging me to do another kickstarter, even after I’d vowed never to do another one, ever! Thank you to my dear husband, who didn’t even question my sanity for deciding to raise the money for this book by running another one, but just sighed and said “Whatever you want to do dear ...” and to my son, who kept me company while I worked on the book. Thanks also goes to the amazing team of ladies who contributed to the book: Caroline Woollin, who created the pattern diagrams in CAD from smudgy scans; Nikki Swift, who tested the patterns and made the sample corsets; Liv Free, who modeled and photographed the corsets on a very tight schedule; and Tina Vadász-Hain who designed the book. Thank you to Cathy Hay for her help in promoting the kickstarter and encouragement to tackle this project. Special thanks goes to the trio who oversaw the timing and plans for the whole book: F, S, HS. Thank you for all of your encouragement and strength to complete this project.

My deepest thanks goes to the 250 kickstarter backers, who backed my vision for this book and financially supported this project, this book wouldn’t be here without you!

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Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Published by Nadel und Faden Press, LLC www.nadelundfadenpress.com

Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication Data

provided by Five Rainbows Cataloging Services

Title: Corset cutting and making / Marion McNealy [and ] W. D. F Vincent.

Description: Revised and updated edition. | Kennewick, WA : Nadel und Faden Press, 2017. | Previously published in 1924 as "A practical guide to corset cutting and making" by W. D. F. Vincent. | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: ISBN 978-0-9985977-1-3 (pbk.)

Classification: LCC TT677 .M392 2017 (print) | DDC 391.4/2--dc23.

ISBN-10: 0998597716

LCCN: 2018930360

Pattern Diagrams and Flats: Caroline Woollin, www.corsetsbycaroline.co.uk

Sample Corsets constructed and photographed by Nikki Swift, www.narrowedvisions.co.uk

Model, make up, hair and photography: Alivya V Free, www.facebook.com/alivyafreemodel