{"product_id":"the-tailoring-book-alison-smith-9780744091250","title":"The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlison 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Tailoring Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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 womens- and menswear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this book, you can learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 074409125X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780744091250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Alison Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45482857824511,"sku":"9780744091250","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_182d5782-5f19-49ab-89e0-719a369a8860.jpg?v=1715999689","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tailoring-book-alison-smith-9780744091250","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}