Tailoring a Jacket

A jacket is a wonderful staple for any wardrobe - it's versatile, flattering and stylish. This practical book explains how to make a jacket that can be worn with confidence, flourish and pride. Using 'speed' tailoring techniques, it explains fusible interfacings and finishes that are achievable for all home sewers, and will guide you to making a fabulous tailored jacket. Tailoring a Jacket includes a guide to fabrics, pattern choice and interfacings; advice on pattern matching; instruction on welt and patch pockets, shoulder pads and collars, as well as bound and machined buttonholes. It gives detailed help on lining and finishing your jacket, and ideas for alterations and, finally, a step-by-step explanation with photographs to the full process.

ISBN:	9781785007835
Publisher:	The Crowood Press
Imprint:	The Crowood Press
Published date:	28 Oct 2020
DEWEY:	646.43304
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	96
Weight:	252g
Height:	172mm
Width:	241mm
Spine width:	9mm

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