- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press Inc (31 Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1561580872
- ISBN-13: 978-1561580873
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 21.1 x 0.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 678,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Aimed at the needleworker who has nothing more than the basic skills, this book suggests simple techniques for use alongside a commercial pattern, to create jackets with the appearance and finish of professionally tailored garments. Tips and techniques include pressing while sewing, using fusible interfacings for shaping jackets, setting in professional-looking sleeves with bias strips, making perfect patch pockets, inserting a lining by machine, sewing easy sleeve vents, and invisible hems that keep their shape.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not suitable for experienced, but great for the beginner.,
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This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)
This book covers everything you need to know to make a very basic, collarless jacket. Topics discussed include silhouettes, accurate measuring, fabric and interfacing choices, fitting, seam finishes, and step-by-step instuctions on assembling the jacket. However, the book does not cover welt and bound pockets (only patch pockets are included), bound buttonholes, collars and lapels- especially the notched collar. Tailoring and shaping are also excluded. (For a good overview of all of these techniques and some other goodies, check out Claire Shaeffer's "Couture Sewing Techniques; Taunton Press, 1993) The book is perfectly suited for those who may be wary of undertaking a jacket. The instructions are clear and there are many photographs. There is even a section that breaks down the sewing steps for a weekend jacket project, which is encouraging.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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Not suitable for experienced, but great for the beginner.,
By Susan Bischoff - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)
This book covers everything you need to know to make a very basic, collarless jacket. Topics discussed include silhouettes, accurate measuring, fabric and interfacing choices, fitting, seam finishes, and step-by-step instuctions on assembling the jacket. However, the book does not cover welt and bound pockets (only patch pockets are included), bound buttonholes, collars and lapels- especially the notched collar. Tailoring and shaping are also excluded. (For a good overview of all of these techniques and some other goodies, check out Claire Shaeffer's "Couture Sewing Techniques; Taunton Press, 1993) The book is perfectly suited for those who may be wary of undertaking a jacket. The instructions are clear and there are many photographs. There is even a section that breaks down the sewing steps for a weekend jacket project, which is encouraging.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Book for Beginning Tailoring,
By Nancy Robertson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)
Like the other reviewers, I borrowed this book from the library, and it was so helpful, I decided I had to buy it.
I'm an advanced beginner sewing my first tailored jacket. I followed the instructions for sewing set in sleeves (hair canvas bias strips, sleeve headers, shoulder pads), and the sleeves and shoulders turned out looking almost as good as the ones on a $500 jacket. It was my first attempt, and I was amazed. I've seen other books on tailoring, and this one is superior in every way. True, the book doesn't cover collars, lapels or welt pockets, but what is covered is done thoroughly and professionally. And as the author points out it's best not to attempt too many difficult procedures on your first jacket. In short, if you're eager to make a simple but professionally tailored jacket, Cecila Podolak's book is absolutely must reading. 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent information,
By N. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)
I checked this book out of my library three times and finally bought it to have on hand at all times. Very knowledgable lady with excellent credentials. Easy to understand and follow.
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