Garment Construction: An Introduction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781787151338)

Presents practical working directions for the construction of clothing. This is a perfect book for those who want to make their own clothing for style and fit. It provides in-depth instruction on creating classic wardrobe basics and professional clothing for both men and women. This book is a great guide for beginner and intermediate sewers who want to give their sewing a more professional look. It starts with the basics, touching briefly on some machine and hand sewing techniques, fabric preparation and essential notions. The entire process of garment construction, including measurement, material requirement, information on working with patterns and construction details and cost calculation are discussed. This book is a long-lasting reference for anyone who sews clothes.