Tailoring: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques facilitates decision-making in the selection of fabrics and design and in the construction of a tailored garment, using the traditional method, a contemporary method, or a combination of the two.

Various fabric and design choices are discussed as well as the implications these choicses have on the construction process.

Tailoring: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques is written and illustrated primarily for women's garments.

Contents

1. Equipment: Eelection, Use, and Care
2. Selection of Garment Components
3. Measurements and Pattern Adjustments
4. The Test Garment
5. Preparation of Fabrics and Adjustments in Pattern Design
6. Preliminary Steps in Construction
7. Stitching and Seam Construction
8. Pressing Equipment and Techniques
9. Comparison of Methods for Applying Supportive Materials
10. Contemporary Method for Applying Interfacing, Tape, and underlining
11. Fitting the Garment
12. Buttonholes and Other Closures
13. Pockets
14. Traditional Method for Applying Supportive Materials
15. Pad Stitching and Taping
16. Construction of Collars
17. Application of Facings and Collar
18. Sleeves
19. hems
20. Lining Applicatin
21. Finishing
22. Skirts and Pants

Index

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