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by David Page Coffin (Author) "Choosing appropriate fabrics for sewing projects-fabrics that flow when you want drape and that aren't too stiff when all you want is character-vies with fitting..." (more)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc; New edition edition (20 May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1561582646
ISBN-13: 978-1561582648
Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.1 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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With the skills learnt in this book, readers can create elegant, custom-fit garments for either men or women that look like the best money can buy. Using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire, you'll discover how to duplicate and even improve on these garments.

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Choosing appropriate fabrics for sewing projects-fabrics that flow when you want drape and that aren't too stiff when all you want is character-vies with fitting as the most challenging skill in garmentmaking. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear easy to read, full of interesting ideas, 26 April 2001

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I have probably learnt more about dressmaking form this book than from any other I own, and I do own a lot. This book is clearly laid out with a lot of illustrations, and is easy to follow.

Whilst it focuses on shirts a lot of the techniques apply to everything you make. It covers why a shirt looks right when you wear it, how to make a shirt fit you the way you want, and changes to the basic shirt design that will allow you to make a truly unique garment. At the back of the book there is a reference section of posible design details.

Whilst I haven't made a shirt for a few months I refer to this book often for techniques and information on how to use pieces of sewing equipment better. I got so much more from this book that I could have expected.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Cover better than contents, 25 May 2008

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I bought this as I love to sew and wanted to make some good, unusual and well fitting shirts, the mainstay of my daily wardrobe being jeans and shirts. I found nothing new in this book, it was utterly disappointing. If you want to make historical shirts, fine. I found the workmanship shown in some pictures to be poor. If that's what I am supposed to be aspiring to, well, I have already done better! Buy a book on fine sewing techniques, you'll do much better. I would have returned it but it wasn't worth the cost of posting back.

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