The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
Smith, Alison
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ge jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.

With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.

Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the 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 that can be applied to both womens- and menswear.

With this book, you can learn how to:

-Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.

-Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers

-Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process

This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.

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