Jackets for Real People: Tailoring Made Easy (Sewing for Real People series)

This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double?in?size,?adds color photography,?and?features new and speedier?techniques that embrace?fusible interfacing?and an all-machine-sewn lining technique used in ready-to-wear. More than 700 photos and illustrations accompany?instructions detailed enough to allow?a beginner who has?never taken a sewing class?to glide through?chapters?on?patterns and fabrics, proper cutting and marking,?methods for pressing and seam?finishing,?and how-tos that ensure a perfect fit. The choice and tailoring of?collars, buttonholes, pockets, and mitered back vents?are shown to create individuality and flair,?while special sections provide?information about?stripes and plaids, men's jackets, finishing touches, and helpful tools and notions.

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Posted: Sep-16-2009

This book belongs in any sewer's library

I own Fit for Real People and Pants for Real People, so this one rounds out my collection of books by these authors. All of these books are my go-to references when I sew. Any book or article by the Palmer/Pletch folks are full of information regarding the topic they cover. This one is no...

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Posted: Mar-05-2008

Create a jacket step by step

This book teaches you a lot of useful tailoring techniques, primarily speed tailoring using fusible interfacing. The book will guide you through each step of the process of making a jacket, from choosing appropriate fabric and pattern for your sewing skills, to fitting, cutting, marking and...

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Posted: Jan-13-2007

Tailoring Made Easy (Sewing for Real People series)

Arrived without fuss, however book cover was damaged although advertised as new.

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Posted: Dec-14-2006

This book, plus the Singer Library "Tailoring" book equals a good education

I am a fan of Palmer and Pletsch books and have found them very helpful in many ways, but this book was a bit of a disappointment. While there are photos of many "real" women being fitted (helpful) the instructions for the actual tailoring are mostly illustrations. If you need to SEE what...

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