Simple Tailoring and Alterations

Author: J. François-Campbell
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861089595
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Revamp your wardrobe and maximize its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed customier and expert tailor Jay Francois-Campbell guides you through ten tailoring techniques, covering everything from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape. If you're looking for better fitting clothes or simply to prolong the life of your garments, this book will show you how with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Mending and Alterations Made Simple

Author: Anna de Leo
Publisher: Promopress
ISBN: 9788417412364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Easy, well-illustrated manual which describes how to mend clothes.

Professional Pattern Alterations Made Easy

Author: Kerstin Martensson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780913212059
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description

Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear

Author: Denis Antoine
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501372068
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 562

Book Description
Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Providing in-depth, step-by-step instructions for the processes required by bespoke and couture-level manufacturing, this book retains its value and relevance for young and established tailors alike. Continuing this great tradition, the third edition introduces new discussions of traditional tailoring processes in the industry and highlights the value of hand-crafted construction in the context of environmentally-sustainable design. New to this Edition: - Learning Objectives let you know what you'll learn in each chapter - New Tricks of the Trade feature offers helpful tips - End of chapter discussion questions help you test your knowledge of the chapter concepts - A new, extended Glossary and Key Terms throughout emphasize a renewed focus on essential vocabulary STUDIO Features Include: - Download additional student exercises to practice newly learned skills - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Include: - The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom - PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Tailoring

Author: Creative Publishing International
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589236092
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.

The Complete Book of Tailoring

Author: Adele Margolis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648370380
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482

Book Description
In this indispensable guide, sewing expert Adele Margolis offers simple instructions for creating custom-fitted clothing. Featuring 340 drawings, this book covers classical and contemporary tailoring, from stitches to finished product.

Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time

Author: Tanya Whelan
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0770434940
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve styles and 4 necklines. Tanya gives readers clear instructions and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams that allow them to use the enclosed pattern pieces to create up to 219 fitted dresses, including simple strapless designs, sheaths, and halter gowns. The book covers basic dress construction and altering techniques for women of all shapes and sizes.

The Sewing Bible for Clothes Alterations

Author: Judith Turner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742576428
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"If you have ever wondered how to shorten a pair of pants, replace a zip, let out or take in a dress, [this] has the answer. With simple step-by-step instructions, Judith Turner explains how to rescue those special clotes from your wardrobe, quickly creating the perfect fit ... shows that it is possible for anyone to achieve a professional finish with just a domestic sewing machine"--Publisher's description.

A Tailoring Manual

Author: Gertrude Strickland
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144748133X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
A timeless guide dedicated to the art of tailoring women's clothing, this accessible manual is enriched with helpful illustrations. This comprehensive guide includes detailed instructions for making a variety of women’s garments. Each section breaks down the process step-by-step, ensuring that readers can easily follow along and develop their skills. With its clear explanations and practical advice, A Tailoring Manual empowers beginners to create beautiful, well-fitted clothing. It’s an invaluable resource for novice needleworkers and those seeking fresh ideas and inspiration. This book is a must-have for anyone passionate about sewing and garment making, offering both foundational techniques and creative insights into the world of women's tailoring.

Fast Fit

Author: Sandra Betzina
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561586493
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Every sewer has to make pattern alterations at one time or another and this book provides a fresh approach to this normally complex subject.