Clothing Alterations and Repairs: Maintaining a Sustainable Wardrobe

A 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.

Whether 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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Published: 03/21/2024
ISBN: 9781350163553
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.63h x 8.27w x 1.00d