Tailoring - The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket

Zusatztext "An ideal sewing partner for those progressing to this level." Informationen zum Autor Creative Publishing international is a worldwide publisher of how-to books. The company's current retail offering includes over 300 titles on topics covering home improvement, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting & fishing, and photography. Over the past 15 years, CPi has developed high-quality photography step-by-step books with nationally recognized brand partners like Black & Decker and Singer. Klappentext The most trusted guide to jacket tailoring on the market, Tailoring belongs on every sewer's bookshelf. Zusammenfassung The most trusted guide to jacket tailoring on the market, Tailoring belongs on every sewer's bookshelf. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

Product details

• Authors: Editors of CPi, Creative Publishing International, Editors of CPI, Editors of Creative Publishing International
• Assisted by: Creative Publishing International (Editor)
• Publisher: ROCKPORT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2011
• EAN: 9781589236097
• ISBN: 978-1-58923-609-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Social sciences, law, business; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Sewing, Needlework and fabric crafts