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9780870054358
Classic Tailoring Techniques A Construction Guide for Women's Wear
by Cabrera, Roberto, Meyers, Patricia Flaherty
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- Comments: HARDCOVER, third printing 1989. Clean, solid copy with no writing or marks to text. Cover corners are square, binding is tight and square. Bump to bottom of spine, small tear at bottom edge of front cover hinge. Cover surface has mild wear. ISBN is 087005435X. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmat
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- ISBN-13: 9780870054358
- ISBN: 087005435X
- Publisher: Fairchild Books
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SUMMARY
This book is a detailed guide to the construction of women's wear; specifically, jackets, skirts, and pants. It examines patternmaking beginning with the taking of body measurements and discusses muslin fittings in depth, including illustrated instructions for making alterations (width of lapels, length of front darts, neckline fit, etc.) and adjustments for figure problems (swayback, bowlegs, prominent sear, etc.). It then covers the construction of each items from the layout and cutting of its fabric through the final pressing of the finished garment. Information on tailoring supplies and on the hand stitches used in women's tailoring is included.Cabrera, Roberto is the author of 'Classic Tailoring Techniques A Construction Guide for Women's Wear' with ISBN 9780870054358 and ISBN 087005435X.
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