Book
The tailoring book : a step-by-step guide to creating custom garments / Alison Smith.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780744091250 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 303 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Dressmaking. Garment cutting. Tailoring > Pattern design. Tailoring. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 646.43 Smi | 31681010387934 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Alison Smith, MBE, is one of the UKâs most celebrated fashion and textile teachers and one of DKâs best-selling authors. Her School of Sewing, based in Leicestershire, has been open for over 30 years, and in 2013, Alison was awarded an MBE for services to Sewing and Corsetry. Alison splits her time between the UK and US, where she has made nine videos for the US online platform Craftsy, which have attracted over 40k subscribers. She also hosts her own online teaching platform in addition to her hands-on, in-person workshopsâthe School of Sewing Members Club. Alison writes on couture sewing each month for Love Sewing magazine and is well established on the conference circuit.
