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Clothing Alterations and Repairs: Maintaining a Sustainable Wardrobe

Clothing Alterations and Repairs: Maintaining a Sustainable Wardrobe

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This guide provides a step-by-step process for altering and repairing ready-made apparel, including hemming techniques, taking in/letting out seams, and repairing zippers, tears, and holes. It also covers more complex techniques such as adjusting suit jacket sleeves, reshaping necklines, and fixing backpacks, tents, and bags.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


Are you looking to tailor your wardrobe, start a business, or learn a skill that will save you money and the planet? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will teach you how to alter and repair ready-made apparel, so you can achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing.

Whether you are interested in tailoring your wardrobe, starting a business, or learning a skill that will save you money and the planet, you will find what you need through illustrated step-by-step projects and no-nonsense videos. You will learn to make alterations to your ready-made clothing, including a variety of hemming techniques and taking in/ letting out seams, and repair methods to fix zippers, tears, and holes.

There are also detailed guidelines on more complex techniques, including adjusting suit jacket sleeves, reshaping necklines, and even fixing backpacks, tents, and bags.

So, what are you waiting for? Start altering and repairing your ready-made apparel today and create the perfect fit and style that you love!


Dimension: 270 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350163591

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