Author : Chelsey Byrd Lewallen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350163570
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Book Synopsis Clothing Alterations and Repairs by : Chelsey Byrd Lewallen
Download or read book Clothing Alterations and Repairs written by Chelsey Byrd Lewallen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, step-by-step guide to successfully altering and repairing ready-made apparel that will help you achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing. Whether you are interested in tailoring your wardrobe, starting a business, or learning a skill that will save you money and the planet, you'll find what you need through illustrated step-by-step projects and no-nonsense videos. You'll learn to make alterations to your ready-made clothing, including a variety of hemming techniques and taking in/ letting out seams, and repair methods to fix zippers, tears, and holes. There are also detailed guidelines on more complex techniques, including adjusting suit jacket sleeves, reshaping necklines and even fixing backpacks, tents and bags.