Jackets for Real People: Tailoring Made Easy (Sewing for Real People series)

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Author: Marta Alto, Susan Neall, Pati Palmer
Edition: 4 Rev Exp
ISBN: 0935278664
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing

Book Description
This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double in size, adds color photography, and features new and speedier techniques that embrace fusible interfacing and an all-machine-sewn lining technique used in ready-to-wear. More than 700 photos and illustrations accompany instructions detailed enough to allow a beginner who has never taken a sewing class to glide through chapters on patterns and fabrics, proper cutting and marking, methods for pressing and seam finishing, and how-tos that ensure a perfect fit. The choice and tailoring of collars, buttonholes, pockets, and mitered back vents are shown to create individuality and flair, while special sections provide information about stripes and plaids, men's jackets, finishing touches, and helpful tools and notions.

Customer Reviews (3 total reviews)

Create a jacket step by step
by Customer A363UBIQRS73ND at March 05th, 2008
This book teaches you a lot of useful tailoring techniques, primarily speed tailoring using ... (read more)

Tailoring Made Easy (Sewing for Real People series)
by Customer A16PA4I8M8YUMV at January 13th, 2007
Arrived without fuss, however book cover was damaged although advertised as new.

This book, plus the Singer Library "Tailoring" book equals a good education
by Customer A1UVWTNPX8TR0G at December 13th, 2006
I am a fan of Palmer and Pletsch books and have found them very helpful in many ways, but this ... (read more)