Review on Jackets Coats Suits Threads by Carrie Spencer

I have to say: I like this book because it talks about special sewing/cutting techniques that go beyond the norm; it is dedicated to the individual techniques of some of the most famous fashion designers of the second half of the 20th century: Armani, Dior, Issey Mayake. And there's a bonus coat pattern by Bonnie Cashin (pages 72-75). The back reads: "Sew jackets and coats with confidence with the sewing techniques and designs from the sewing experts in this collection of articles from Threads Magazine. Regardless of your experience, you'll hone your sewing skills and find ideas that can be applied to all of your work.” from a traditional tweed coat (from one designer) to a pleated coat (from another). You will also learn how to prepare and work with classic fabrics and modern interlinings... Details that give a garment a professional look such as: B. trendy lapels, easy-to-make sleeve vents, machine-made linings and welt pockets... "This paperback from 1992 consists of 96 semi-gloss pages, almost each of which contains several graphics, be they color photographs or hand-drawn and hatched patterns. The authors of this wonderful Bookes are the editors of Threads Magazine. Also published by Threads, Taunton Press, Newtown, CT. This book is divided into 16 major sections focusing primarily on top fashion designers and their specialized techniques. Buy the book to become familiar with to familiarize yourself with the subsections and details Section 1: The inside of an Armani jacket Section 2: Techniques and tips from the ready-to-wear collection by Dior Section 3: Sumptuous welt pockets Section 4: The first ventilation Section 5: Modern tailoring Section 6: Current Issues Section 7: Section 8: The Refinement of the Lining Section 9: Issey Miyake: De signer of the millenniumSection 10: Getting the best gabardineSection 11: Second timeSection 12: Simplified jacket liningSection 13: Designed for life, not fashionSection 14: Coating techniquesSection 15: City safariSection 16: Incredibly reversible jacket with a technique. They are followed by "Index". a model who looked like she was about to change. Another example in the "horrible department" is Section 15. Both were creative projects that backfired and should not have been included in this book. Library of every sewer.