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 THE TAILORS METHOD

Of making up a garment is so widely different to that followed by the dressmaker, that many of the Students have said it has been one series of surprises to them, to see one detail after another worked out in such a vastly different Way to what they have been accustomed; methods which at once assert their superiority so conclusively, that they ask themselves however they could have overlooked it; and there is no longer any wonder in their minds, how it is the tailor produces such vastly superior results to the dressmakers. This is indeed one of the special and important features in our Academy for Lady Students, that they may acquire the practical part, or making up of garments by tailor methods as well as the Cutting. Our Lady Students are of course expected to be able to sew, we do not undertake to teach that; but those who have some knowledge of dressmaking, can acquire the art of putting garments together in tailor fashion.

THE RANGE OF GARMENTS' We teach is very wide, embracing every garment worn by Ladies, now usually made by tailors, and garments also outside this range. For instance, many of our Lady Students this season have requested lessons in cutting bodices for evening wear ; others have asked for the divided skirt, instructions in each case being imparted in detail. Many of the Ladies avail themselves of the opportunity afforded them of attending the daily lecture, delivered to our ordinary students, especially when such subjects as "Art in relation to Tailoring," or " Ladies' Tailoring," are being dealt with, and have expressed themselves highly pleased with the practical applications of art to the various forms and complexions.

OUR TERMS

Are as follows: For six daily Lessons, 2 guineas. For 12 daily Lessons, 3 guineas. For 25 daily Lessons, £5. 50 daily Lessons, £10, or 75 daily Lessons, £12 10s. These Lessons need not necessarily be consecutive, though we very much prefer them to be as continuous as possible, as the Student makes much more rapid progress when the Lessons are continued without interruption. We shall be pleased to advise any Lady as to the probable number of Lessons she would require to make herself proficient in this art ; most of our Lady Students accomplish all they require in twelve Lessons.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ACCOMPLISH.

Many of our Lady Students are now occupying the most important positions in the various Technical Colleges throughout the country, and our Diploma is the best passport to the County Council appointments, which are now becoming available for Ladies all over the country. Others of our Students are in business for themselves, or holding good positions in the leading houses in the various centres of fashion. We append a few testimonials received from recent Students and which will tell their own tale:

" I am pleased to say I have benefitted from your judicious care in teaching me, and I thank you very much for your patience. Should I have an opportunity of recommending the I shall not fail to do so."—October 15th, 1891. B. P.

" I tender my best thanks for the very careful instruction which you have given me, and I feel that 1 have had special attention to enable me to have completed the course in so short a time." July 28, 1891. E. S.

" On completion of my term of Tuition I tender you my best thanks for the special attention paid me, having greatly benefitted from the instruction and Lectures under such able and patient teachers." E. C. G.

DO WE SEND OUT TEACHERS

Is a question that has been often asked, and to this we reply that arrangements can be made to do this, full particulars of which we shall be pleased to forward on application.