{"product_id":"clothing-alterations-and-repairs-9781350163553","title":"Clothing Alterations and Repairs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA detailed, step-by-step guide to successfully altering and repairing ready-made apparel that will help you achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are interested in tailoring your wardrobe, starting a business, or learning a skill that will save you money and the planet, you''ll find what you need through illustrated step-by-step projects and no-nonsense videos. You''ll learn to make alterations to your ready-made clothing, including a variety of hemming techniques and taking in\/ letting out seams, and repair methods to fix zippers, tears, and holes. There are also detailed guidelines on  more complex techniques, including adjusting suit jacket sleeves, reshaping necklines and even fixing backpacks, tents and bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChelsey's passion for teaching comes through vividly in this book. Her knowledge of various alteration techniques will aid anyone learning to sew or complete clothing alterations. There is a growing trend to reduce textile waste by altering or repairing the clothing that would otherwise end up in a landfill. If you would like to contribute to that trend then this book is step one for you. * Sara Holden, Owner, Altered Ego, LLC, USA. *\u003cbr\u003eA long-awaited and very welcome addition to my shelf. Chelsey Byrd Lewallen does a masterful job of providing the depth and the detail of repairs, without making assumptions of the reader’s skill level or ability, making this an incredibly accessible text for all levels. * Sarah Mosher, Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology in Theatre Arts, Baylor University, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  Introduction   \u003cb\u003e1. How to Use this Book and Tools of the Trade \u003c\/b\u003e How to Use this Book  Tools of the Trade  Types of Pins  Types of Rulers  Marking Tools  Needles  Thread  Machines  Pressing\/ Ironing  Hardware and Tools   \u003cb\u003e2. Working with Alterations, Repairs and Clients \u003c\/b\u003e Before you get started  The Bare Necessities Sewing Space  The Deluxe Sewing Space  Step Two: The Logistics of Clothing Alterations and Repairs  Finding the Problem  Step Three: Working with clients  Identifying fabric  Fiber Content  Structure: Wovens, Knits, and Nonwovens   \u003cb\u003e3. Bottom Hems \u003c\/b\u003e Shortening  Measuring Pants, Shorts, Skirts and Dresses for Hemming Serge and Blind Hem Three Methods:  Blind Hemming Machine, Home Machine Blind Hem, or Hand Stitch  Twice Turn Hem  Cadet Cut Hem  Knitwear Coverstitch Hem  Knitwear Faux Coverstitch using a Twin Needle  Twice-Turned Hem On Eveningwear and Formalwear  Napkin Roll Hem  Hand Stitch Hems: Cross Stitch, Vertical Hem Stitch, Prick\/ Pick Stitch  Cross Stitch  Vertical Hem Stitch  Prick\/ Pick Stitch  Lengthening Bottom Hems:  Maxing Out  Adding Fabric  Bias Tape  Adding Fabric  Adding Lace   \u003cb\u003e4. Top Hems \u003c\/b\u003e Knitwear Coverstitch  Knitwear Faux Coverstitch using a Twin Needle  Shirttail Hem  Lined Suit Jacket Hem  Unlined Suit Jacket Hems  Maxing Out Seam Allowance  Lengthening Suit Jacket Hems  \u003cb\u003e5. Taking in Bottoms \u003c\/b\u003e Back Gap  Waistbands: Using Elastic  Side Seams\/ Outseams \u0026amp; Inseam Tips  Sample Measurement Table  Inseams  Darts\/Pleats\/ Tucks  Ease\/ Gathers  Taking in a Skirt or Pant with a Side Zipper  Side Seams  Inseams  Waistbands: Using Seam Allowance, Elastic, or Gussets  Waistbands: Using Seam Allowance  Waistbands: Using Elastic  Waistbands: Using Gussets\/ Farbic Panels   \u003cb\u003e6. Letting Out Bottoms \u003c\/b\u003e Side Seams  Inseams  Waistbands: Using Seam Allowance, Elastic, or Gussets  Waistbands: Using Seam Allowance   \u003cb\u003e7. Jeans \u003c\/b\u003e Taking in the Center Back\/ Back Gap: Jeans  Jeans Hem with Option to Distress  Original Jean Hem  Taking in the Outseams\/ Inseams   \u003cb\u003e8. Taking in Tops \u003c\/b\u003e Side Seams  Princess Seams\/ Darts on Front Top  Pleats\/ Tucks  Boned Bodices in Formalwear   \u003cb\u003e9. Letting Out Tops \u003c\/b\u003e Side Seams  Panels  Boned Bodices in Formalwear  \u003cb\u003e10. Sleeves, Shoulders and Armscyes\u003c\/b\u003e When to Say “No!” Taking up Shoulders Taking in Sleeves or Sleeves and Side Seams Lined Suit Jacket Sleeve Hems Button Down Shirt Cuffs and Plackets  \u003cb\u003e11. Crotch Seams\u003c\/b\u003e How to Measure Crotch Seams Taking in Crotch Seams Letting out Crotch Seams Adding Gussets  \u003cb\u003e12. Necklines and Collars\u003c\/b\u003e Collar\/ Neckline Types Reshaping Necklines Collar Adjustments  \u003cb\u003e13. Repairs\u003c\/b\u003e Buttons How to Sew on a Button that has Fallen off or is Loose on a Garment two and Four-Hole Button Shank Button Decorative Patches\/ Visible Mending  Iron-On Patches Stitch Witchery\/ Fusible Bonding Patches About Darning Machine Darning Hand Darning Zippers Anatomy of a Zipper Types of Zippers When to Replace a Zipper When to Fix a Zipper\/ Replace a Zipper Head Replacing a Zipper Head on Non-Separating\/Closed\/ Closed at Both Ends\/ Continuous Zippers Replacing a Zipper Head on for Separating Zippers When to Replace a Zipper Head  When to Say No  Linings  Replacing or Rethreading Drawstrings  Hook and Loop Tape   Resources  Glossary  Acknowledgements  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407516934487,"sku":"9781350163553","price":31.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350163553.jpg?v=1730499636","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/clothing-alterations-and-repairs-9781350163553","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}