Download or read book Hand Stitches for the Fine Custom Tailored Garment written by Stanley Hostek and published by . This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making Trousers for Men Women written by David Page Coffin and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make - but they're wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right. With his characteristic precision and straight talk - and with the help of photographs, drawings, and exclusive access to a series of online video sequences - Coffin teaches the reader how to get great results, whether making a showcase garment or just whipping out an everyday pair. For more information and book-related extras, visit http://makingtrouserswithdpc.blogspot.com/, David Coffin's blog all about making trousers and specifically designed for the readers of this book.
Download or read book Tailoring written by Creative Publishing International and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.
Download or read book Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear written by Denis Antoine and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Providing in-depth, step-by-step instructions for the processes required by bespoke and couture-level manufacturing, this book retains its value and relevance for young and established tailors alike. Continuing this great tradition, the third edition introduces new discussions of traditional tailoring processes in the industry and highlights the value of hand-crafted construction in the context of environmentally-sustainable design. New to this Edition: - Learning Objectives let you know what you'll learn in each chapter - New Tricks of the Trade feature offers helpful tips - End of chapter discussion questions help you test your knowledge of the chapter concepts - A new, extended Glossary and Key Terms throughout emphasize a renewed focus on essential vocabulary STUDIO Features Include: - Download additional student exercises to practice newly learned skills - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Include: - The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom - PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
Download or read book Clothing Alterations written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sew Your Own Wardrobe written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you’ll discover: • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life! The Essential Guide to Dressmaking Sew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.
Download or read book Couture Sewing Techniques written by Claire B. Shaeffer and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Couture Sewing Techniques presents the finest sewing techniques in the world as they're actually practiced in couture workrooms.
Download or read book General Catalogue written by Carnegie Institute of Technology and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vintage Couture Tailoring written by Thomas von Nordheim and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothes, but the tailoring skills they require are often seen to be shrouded in mystery and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous. This practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring and brings vintage couture tailoring within the reach of all. With step-by-step photographs and professional tips throughout, it shows how a ladies' jacket is made and thereby introduces a range of fundamental tailoring techniques. These can be used for garments for either gender, as well as other sewing projects: moulding fabric to shape with the iron; employing loose interfacings; hollow shoulder construction; pad stitching canvas; interlining and weighting hems;making tailored and bound buttonholes;.... and many more forgotten techniques.Written by a tailor of international repute, Vintage Couture Tailoring is dedicated to all who appreciate the highest standard of craftsmanship, and who like using their eyes and hands to produce beautiful garments.Vintage couture tailoring is practised by only a few establishments around the world today and this practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring. An invaluable guide for professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in traditional tailoring. Shows how to make a ladies' jacket from preparation through to assembly and reveals the exquisite finishing details that are the hallmark of couture tailoring. Superbly illustrated with 417 colour step-by-step photographs.Thomas von Nordheim is a tailor of international repute.
Download or read book Threads Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Invention of the Sewing Machine written by Grace Rogers Cooper and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Classic Tailoring Techniques written by Roberto Cabrera and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear presents detailed, precise construction techniques for both basic jackets and skirts and more complex variants, walking students through every step of the process: tailoring fundamentals, preparing a pattern, fitting, selecting fabric, layout, cutting, and altering. Photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions guide introductory and intermediate level students with a background in design, patternmaking, and sewing through timeless techniques for custom hand tailoring production."--
Download or read book The Complete Book of Tailoring written by Adele Margolis and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this indispensable guide, sewing expert Adele Margolis offers simple instructions for creating custom-fitted clothing. Featuring 340 drawings, this book covers classical and contemporary tailoring, from stitches to finished product.
Download or read book Pet Portrait Embroidery written by Michelle Staub and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects
Download or read book Make Your Own Clothes written by Marie Clayton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Make Your Own Clothes, creating custom-fit garments has never been so easy. Learn how to lay out the pattern pieces, transfer markings onto fabric, and create classic and contemporary styles with confidence. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photography for key stages with handy technique reference numbers. All the patterns featured in the book are included in the accompanying PatternMaker CD. With this disk, simply enter your own measurements and the software generates a pattern made to fit your body. These can also be adjusted to ensure a perfect fit. Lastly, useful reference flaps fold out with information for pattern symbols and basic hand and machine stitches. Regardless of your skill level, this easy-giong collection will appeal to both novices and seasoned experts.
Download or read book Immigration and Labor written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Immigration and Naturalization and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
