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Clothing Alterations and Repairs

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.

Clothing Alterations and Repairs

  • Chelsey Byrd Lewallen

    A detailed, step-by-step guide to successfully altering and repairing ready-made apparel to achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing.
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  • Book Details

    Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
    Publication Date: 11-01-2024
    Format: Hardback | 270 x 210mm | 304 pages
  • About the Author

    Chelsey Byrd Lewallen is a Lecturer in the Apparel, Textile and Design Program at the University of Idaho, USA. She is a sewist, artist, entrepreneur, and teacher dedicated to helping make clothing fit beautifully while keeping textile goods out of landfills.

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