TAILORING: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket - 400 How-to Photographs

by Editors of Creative Publishing international

Overview

The most trusted guide to jacket tailoring on the market, Tailoring belongs on every sewer's bookshelf.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589236097
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	05/01/2011
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	405,874
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.

Table of Contents

Contents
How to Use This Book 
Making Selections 
The Standards of Tailoring 
Selecting a Pattern 
Selecting a Tailoring Fabric 
Interfacings for Tailoring 
Selecting Linings 
Special Notions for Tailoring 
Tip & Tools 
Cutting & Marking Tools 
Pressing Equipment 
Tools & Stitches for Handwork 
Before You Sew 
Getting a Good Fit 
Marking a Test Garment 
Preparing the Pattern 
Preparing the Fabric
Tailoring Techniques 
Constructing the Jacket 
Shaping the Undercollar 
Shaping the Jacket Front 
Shaping the Jacket Back 
Tailoring a Notched Collar 
Tailoring a Shawl Collar 
Tailoring Pockets 
Tailoring Sleeves 
Tailored Hems
Finishing Techniques 
Linings 
Interlining a Jacket or Coat 
Partially Lined Jackets 
Topstitching 
Buttons & Buttonholes 
Index

Editorial Reviews

"An ideal sewing partner for those progressing to this level."

From the Publisher

Sewing a perfectly tailored jacket seems like an intimidating process. A fine jacket requires a combination of the correct fabric, a suitable lining, and sewing techniques that go beyond the standard repertoire of most home sewers. This guide breaks into steps the art of sewing a tailored jacket and makes the process far less intimidating. Color photographs demonstrate exactly what each step should look like, and a variety of techniques are described at length. Those interested in experimenting with tailoring will appreciate this easy-to-use guide.

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