Simple tailoring & alterations

Revamp your wardrobe and maximize its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed costumier and expert tailor J François-Campbell guides you through ten tailoring techniques, covering everything from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape. If you're looking for better fitting clothes or simply to prolong the life of your garments, this book will show you how with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Chapters cover alterations on skirts, dresses, trousers, jackets, shirts, coats and capes, overalls, waistcoats and ties.