Tailoring (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Barbara Weiland O'Connell
ISBN 10: 0865732418 ISBN 13: 9780865732414
Published by Cy deCosse, 1988
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Summary: How to sew women's coats and jackets. Contents: Making selections -- The standards of tailoring -- Selecting a pattern -- Tailoring fabric -- Interfacings for tailoring -- Selecting linings -- Special notions for tailoring -- Tips & tools -- Cutting & marking tools -- Pressing equipment -- Tools & stitches for handwork -- Before you sew -- Getting a good fit -- Making a test garments -- 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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Tailoring (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Publisher: Cy deCosse
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket