Sewing shirts for a perfect fit : the ultimate guide to fit, style, and construction from collared and cuffed to blouses and tunics / David Page Coffin.
Includes pattern tools inside an envelope attached to inside front cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Fit. Shirts : an overview ; Fitting : the big picture ; Draping the loose-fitting shirt ; draping the fitted shirt ; Draping the tight shirt -- Sew : projects. Basic shirt construction.
Summary:
"Renowned shirt-sewing expert David Page Coffin shows how you can easily transform the multi-sized patterns included with this book (as well as patterns and favorite shirts you already have) into three different customized basic shirt silhouettes--loose, fitted, and tight--for both men and women. Learn about shirts' unique fitting options and the basics of draping fabrics to be wrinkle-free, as you discover how to get a great fit with almost no measuring for any and all body types, including plus-size and athletic figures. Using his couture-inspired draping methods on both standard and custom-shaped body forms (they work great on live bodies, too!), David demonstrates how to adjust shoulder and side seams, necklines, sleeves, and armholes, and add darts or new seams to achieve the fit you want for each silhouette. Get inspired by the four distinctive, original step-by-step shirt design and construction projects that show a collection of classic shirt, shirt-jacket, and shirtdress styles you can make and perfectly fit with the included patterns. [This book] will give you the skills you need to get the right fit every time!"--Back cover. "Includes basic patters for sizes from XXXS to XXXL. Learn to work with any body shape. Achieve a loose, fitted, or tight fit and style in multiple ways."--Title page.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.