{"product_id":"9780241641255","title":"The Tailoring Book : Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing by Alison MBE Smith","description":"Whether 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.   With 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.   Alison 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. The Tailoring Book 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 women's- and menswear.   With this book, you can learn how to:Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.   Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousersMaster the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the processThis 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\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56230124978549,"sku":"9780241641255","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241641255.jpg?v=1762262917","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780241641255","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}