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The Tailoring Book
Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
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The Tailoring Book is the only book you will ever need to create a tailored garment. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the essential guide for creating and altering tailored garments. Alison Smith MBE, one of the world’s leading...
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Description
The Tailoring Book is the only book you will ever need to create a tailored garment. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the essential guide for creating and altering tailored garments.
Alison Smith MBE, one of the world’s leading tailoring experts, shares her trade secrets and 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 applicable to both womenswear and menswear.
Discover everything you need to know to tailor garments—from selecting the right tools, creating a toile, and picking the perfect hand stitch. Through 10 detailed garment projects, including shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers, you'll master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process.
Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full tailored suit, this comprehensive reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that can last a lifetime.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241641255
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 237.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 1525g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Alison Smith MBE is one of the UK's most celebrated fashion and textile teachers and one of DK's best-selling authors. Her School of Sewing, based in Leicestershire, has been open for over 30 years, and in 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to Sewing and Corsetry. She hosts her own online teaching platform - the School of Sewing Members Club. Alison has also taught at Liberty London.
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