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The Tailoring Book

Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing

Alison Smith

Description

Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.

With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. With this book, you can learn how to:

Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch
Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats and trousers
Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process

This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.