{"product_id":"9780241641255","title":"The Tailoring Book : Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime. With over 80 step-by-step 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 world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both women's- and menswear. With this book, you can learn how to:Tailor 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 step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the processThis book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alison MBE Smith","offers":[{"title":"304 pages \/ 01\/08\/2024 \/ Textile \u0026 fibre technology","offer_id":57107195167095,"sku":"9780241641255","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/9454\/1624\/files\/9780241641255.jpg?v=1779293611","url":"https:\/\/gulpfictionbooks.com\/products\/9780241641255","provider":"Gulp Fiction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}