'The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket' is a great book if you are interested in sewing the perfect blazer. We talked about it before: Vogue V8333 is a great sewing pattern and study by Claire Shaeffer.
But Why would you want to sew a perfect jacket? Isn't it a bit outdated concept? No it is not. More and more classic clothing items are getting a complete revival. Mainly because we love the classics because of the concept of 'sustainability' It is the complete opposite of buying mass clothes as cheap as possible.
If you have a great shaped tailor-made jacket, you might wear it for years! Let's read the book with a lot of information about tailoring the perfect jacket!
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Tailoring, the classic guide to sewing the perfect jacket
Tailoring is the complete photo guide and instructions-book to sewing jackets and coats. Or couture jackets. Stunning photographs of impeccable details and creating the perfect fit. A lot of step-by-step instructions; all photographs. The photographs are clear and provide good instructions. Sewing techniques: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, top-stitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes. A complete guide in a modern lay-out update. About the Author Creative Publishing international is a worldwide publisher of how-to books. The company's current retail offering includes over 300 titles on topics covering home improvement, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting & fishing, and photography. Over the past 15 years, CPi has developed high-quality photography step-by-step books with nationally recognized brand partners like Black & Decker and Singer.
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Note: Interesting stuff: How to recognize a well-tailored or couture jacket.... Page 11. Comments are closed.
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