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Master the art of tailoring with expert guidance on creating custom-fit trousers for men and women.
Making Trousers for Men & Women byDavid Page Coffin is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to craft perfectly tailored pants. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or just starting out, this comprehensive book takes you step-by-step through the entire process of creating custom-fit trousers. From drafting your own patterns to selecting the best fabrics and mastering intricate sewing techniques, this book equips you with everything you need to achieve professional-quality results.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: Learn everything from basic construction to advanced techniques, ensuring you can tackle any trouser project with confidence.
Multimedia Learning Experience: Access nearly two hours of online video tutorials that demonstrate key techniques and offer additional insights not found in the book.
Expert Author: Benefit from the extensive knowledge of David Page Coffin, a respected authority in garment construction known for his clear and detailed teaching style.
Professional Results: Discover how to create trousers that fit perfectly, with tips on pattern adjustments, fabric selection, and finishing touches that make your projects stand out.
Versatile Design Options: Explore a wide range of styles for both men's and women's trousers, with guidance on customizing details to suit your personal taste.
Unique Content:
Pattern Drafting: Detailed instructions on creating your own patterns from scratch, tailored to your measurements.
Advanced Construction Techniques: Insights into professional methods for achieving clean seams, precise edges, and durable finishes.
Customization Tips: Learn how to modify patterns and designs to create unique, personalized garments.
Bonus Online Resources: Gain access to additional online content, including a blog, photo galleries, and printable patterns to further enhance your learning experience.
Making Trousers for Men & Women is not just a sewing book; it's a complete workshop that brings the expertise of a professional tailor into your own home, empowering you to create custom trousers with confidence and style.
Contents
How to Use This Book and DVD
Introduction: Beyond Fit and Style
Chapter 1: Learning from Custom and Ready-to-Wear Garments
What is Quality Construction?
Alpha and Omega: L.L. Bean Jeans and YSL Couture
Mid-level Ready-to-Wear
High-level Ready-to-Wear
Men's and Women's Custom-Tailored Trousers
Men's Vintage Custom-Tailored Trousers
A Few Conclusions
Chapter 2: Tools and Materials
Sewing and Pressing Tools
Gluing Supplies and Marking Tools
Thread
Outer and Inner Fabrics
Pocketing Fabrics
Interfacings
Chapter 3: Basic Construction
Construction Sequence
Master Patterns vs. Styled Patterns
Allowances and Outlets
Before You Cut
Adding a Cut-On Waistband
Piecing the Fork
Staying the Fork
Chapter 4: Pockets
Bag Basics
On-Seam Pockets
Piping with Leather and Fabric
Slant Pockets
Expanding-Waist Pockets
Double Welts, Curved, and Straight
Single Welts and Flaps
Machine-Tacking and Topstitching
Zipper Pockets and Other Security Features
Chapter 5: Closures
Three Zipper Styles
Add-On Waistband
Extended Waistband
Button Flies
Keyhole Buttonholes
Belt-Loop Options
Chapter 6: More Construction Details
Lining Flaps
Stitching the Crotch
Shaping the Legs
Hand Stitches
Binding Edges
Ready-Made Waistband Finishes
Afterthought Pleat Stays
Chapter 7: Gallery of Garments
Sources
Further Information
DVD Contents
Index
