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A Construction Guide
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A Construction Guide
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Description
Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. This new edition focuses on updating these timeless construction techniques through extensive use of all new photography and digital illustrations to enhance the clarity of each process. The enduring art of tailoring and the nature of bespoke tailoring processes means that the techniques presented in the first edition remain as relevant for today's designers as ever.
The new edition is updated with information on measuring, alternative approached in use today and 748 all new photographs and illustrations. It also includes a brief overview of contemporary tailoring and the identifying key components of luxury tailoring from Britain, Italy and the Unites States. This introduction also familiarizes the reader with ways in which traditional production methods have been used in the development of luxury ready-to-wear men's tailoring.
The text is ideal for students with basic design, patternmaking and sewing skills of at least an intermediate level for courses including Tailoring Techniques, Menswear Design, Couture Sewing, Intermediate or Advanced Construction Techniques, Costume Construction and Fashion Design Studios.
Instructor's Guide available.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Tailoring
Chapter 2: The Pattern
Chapter 3: The Fit
Chapter 4: Fabric
Chapter 5: Layout/Cutting
Chapter 6: The Jacket
Chapter 7: The Pants
Chapter 8: The Vest
Chapter 9: Alterations
Appendix A: Pattern Blocks
Back Pocket Piping
Slant Yoke
Side & Slant Pocket Facing
Back Pocket Facing
French Tab
French Fly
Shoulder Pad
Appendix B: Tailoring Supply Sources
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Product details

Published | 26 Mar 2015 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 2nd |
Extent | 250 |
ISBN | 9781628921724 |
Imprint | Fairchild Books |
Illustrations | 485 bw photos and 263 bw illus |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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It's all there: what you need, and what exactly you need to do to achieve each stage of a perfectly classic tailored jacket, waistcoat or pair of trousers. Brilliantly presented and clearly explained.
Ooobop.com
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I believe this book is the authority in classic men's tailoring. It really is the go-to book for many home sewers or instructors who want to give the most accurate methods for hand tailoring.
Casey Stannard, Oregon State University, USA
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[Classic Tailoring Techniques] is one of a number of leading texts for men's tailoring.
Dean Brough, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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The [new] author clearly has a great depth of understanding about the learning process and how organically it must occur.
Amy Bond, Intercontinental University, USA
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I am a traditional “purist” tailor teaching more modern students, and I agree with [the plan] to try to infuse custom techniques into a variety of designs and market levels. The fact is that most students are more interested in infusing RTW processes into bespoke production, and I want to give them good answers and guidance hence my wholehearted support of the addition of fusible and machine techniques.
Carla Summers, Utah Valley University, USA
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I absolutely believe that Cabrera's book is the ultimate in the fine details of men's tailoring. . . I like the proposed revision. I absolutely believe focusing on the fine techniques and making them easier to understand rather than simplifying the whole process is a much better approach. . . I believe the proposed increase in photos that clarify the process will fill in the gaps. Not everything can be clearly understood by words alone and the photos help a lot.
Heather Milam, University of Alabama, USA, Heather Milam, University of Alabama, USA

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