Tailoring Book : Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing by Alison Smith (2024, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10074409125X
ISBN-139780744091250
eBay Product ID (ePID)26064291873

Product Key Features

Book TitleTailoring Book : Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2024
TopicSewing, Reference, General, Needlework / General
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorAlison Smith
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight54.6 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-409395
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal646.43
SynopsisWhether 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. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both womens- and menswear. 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., Alison Smith, MBE, is one of the UK's leading sewing experts. In The Tailoring Book, she reveals the trade secrets and skills necessary to create handmade garments. Learn how to take accurate measurements, work with patterns, prepare toiles (test garments), and choose the right fabrics for your projects, as well as key machine techniques and hand sewing for a couture finish. With Step-By-Step Techniques and 10 Downloadable Project Patterns. The Tailoring Book has everything you need to create elegant custom garments that will last a lifetime.
LC Classification NumberTT575.S6 2024
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