Alison, MBE Smith
The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
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The Tailoring Book is a comprehensive guide to tailoring, covering everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns. It includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects, and tips on repairs and alterations. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts and has written several best-selling sewing series.
Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2024
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Whether you're looking to revamp a vintage jacket or craft a custom suit, this comprehensive tailoring reference guide has got you covered. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the ultimate resource for creating and altering tailored garments that will last a lifetime. Alison Smith MBE, one of the world's leading tailoring experts, shares her trade secrets and practical know-how in her latest book, The Tailoring Book. This book covers everything from pattern selection and fabric choice to fitting and construction, with techniques that can be applied to both women's and men's wear. With this book, you'll learn how to tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch. You'll follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers, mastering the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns. This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques. To download the patterns, visit https://www.dk.com/uk/information/the-tailoring-book/
Weight: 1528g
Dimension: 236 x 283 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241641255
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