How to Tailor: A Handbook for Home Tailoring (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258470739)

How To Tailor: A Handbook For Home Tailoring by Phyllis W. Schwebke is a comprehensive guide for those interested in learning how to tailor clothing at home. The book is designed to be a practical resource for beginners and experienced tailors alike, providing step-by-step instructions on a range of tailoring techniques. The book covers everything from selecting the right fabric and tools to measuring and fitting garments, altering patterns, and creating custom designs. It also includes detailed instructions on how to sew different types of seams, pockets, and closures, as well as how to add decorative elements like buttons and trims. In addition to the technical aspects of tailoring, How To Tailor also offers advice on how to choose styles and colors that flatter different body types, as well as tips for creating a cohesive wardrobe. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize each step of the process, and includes helpful tips and troubleshooting advice throughout. Overall, How To Tailor is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning how to tailor clothing at home, whether for personal use or as a professional skill. It is written in clear, accessible language and covers all the basics of tailoring, making it an ideal reference for both beginners and experienced sewers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Phyllis W. Schwebke
ISBN-10: 125847073X
ISBN-13: 9781258470739
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2012
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d