Tailoring (Singer Sewing Reference Library)

Summary: How to sew women's coats and jackets. Contents: Making selections -- The standards of tailoring -- Selecting a pattern -- Tailoring fabric -- Interfacings for tailoring -- Selecting linings -- Special notions for tailoring -- Tips & tools -- Cutting & marking tools -- Pressing equipment -- Tools & stitches for handwork -- Before you sew -- Getting a good fit -- Making a test garments -- Preparing the pattern -- Preparing the fabric -- Tailoring techniques -- Constructing the jacket -- Shaping the undercollar -- Shaping the jacket front -- Shaping the jacket back -- Tailoring a notched collar -- Tailoring a shawl collar -- Tailoring pockets -- Tailoring sleeves -- Tailored hems -- Finishing techniques -- Linings -- Interlining a jacket or coat -- Partially lined jackets -- Topstitching -- Buttons & buttonholes.