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The Tailoring Book

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Bespoke Garments

Alison Smith

Aiming to give dressmakers the confidence to create a tailored wardrobe, Alison Smith offers an explanation of the necessary tools and fabrics as well as techniques such as pattern cutting and adding darts, lining and fastenings. Her illustrated step-by-step instructions are followed by guidelines for making ten garments, from simple wide-legged trousers to a more complex fitted blazer, with patterns available to download.

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Product information:
  • Publisher: DK
  • Year: 2024
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 281x234mm
  • ISBN: 9780241641255
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1.5kg
Product code:
533839
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Whether 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 trousers
Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process


This 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.
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