Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a fulltailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.With over 80 stepbystep 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 worlds leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical knowhow necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smiths bestselling 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 toTailor 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 trousersMaster the techniques of tailoring with stepbystep instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the processThis book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear stepbystep processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.

Binding: Hardcover;304 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: GBC; Weight: 1656 g; Dimensions: 236 x 283 x 26

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