: Precise measurements of the bust, waist, hips, and shoulder width are essential for the pattern to function as a "blueprint".
: Some older reprints or paperback versions are available for around $18.95 to $22.00 at stores like Walmart .
: Covers yokes, simple pattern designing, and one-piece dress foundations.
: New hardback copies generally cost between $50.00 and $75.00 at retailers like Books A Million or Blackwell's .