How to Tailor A Woman's Suit

£4.99

How to Tailor A Woman's Suit

Fashion and textile design Needlework and fabric crafts Sewing

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Language: English

Published by: Cartwright Press

Published on: 1st December 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781447484660


Overview

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making women''s suits. Written in simple language and containing clear, step-by-step instructions, this illustrated handbook is perfect for novice tailors with an interest in traditional clothing and needlework.

Contents

Includes: “Dressmaking and Tailoring”, “Materials”, “Pressing”, “Fitting”, “Cutting”, “Making the Skirt”, “Pressing Aids”, “Cotton”, “Cotton Spinning”, “Cutting”, “Darts”, “Interfacing”, “Lapel”, “Seams”, “Undercollar”, “Front Facing”, “Top Collar”, “Sleeves”, “Pockets”, “Buttonholes”, “Jacket Hem”, etc.

Additional Information

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.

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