Preface
In the present-day time, when we think of old past times, it is seen that some of the old traditions are still in practice. In the old times, girls were taught sewing and stitching works right from their adoloscent age; this tradition holds good, though in a limited way even in present times. Nevertheless, many young persons are adopting it as their career due to the ever increasing importance of fashion.
This book describes - Necessary knowledge about Cloths and Sewing Machine, Procedures of Tailoring, Types of Human 'Bodies & its Importance for Tailoring, Measurements, Pattern Cutting, Pressing etc.
Drafting of garments for Infants, Children (Boys & Girls), Ladies and Gents have been given along with a step-by-step stitching method with estimation of cloth. Young men and women and housewives who are interested in this art will find this book on drafting to be of immense use to them. Drafting techniques with stitchig method of almost all types of garments and daily wears have been described. Some important layouts have also been illustrated.
Gratitudes are due to the publisher M/s Asian Publishers and their associates for bringing out this english version of the book in such a nice getup.
Contents
1.
Different Types of Stitches
1-23
2.
Tools & Equipments
24-34
3.
Sewing Machine
35-49
4.
Trimmings for Tailoring, Kinds of Trimmings, Lining and Interlining
50-52
5.
Different Types of Human Body
53-57
6.
Measurements
58-71
7.
Pattern
72-74
8.
Pressing
75-77
9.
Shrinkage
78-79
10.
Fundamental Methods of Cutting and Stitching
80-81
11.
Technical Terms Used in Tailoring
82-83
12.
Typical Terms in Tailoring
84-86
Drafting
13.
Important Knowledge about Drafting
87-90
14.
Drafting Method of Upper Body Garments
91
15.
Drafting Method of Lower Body Garments
92
16.
Garments for Infants and Children
94-163
17.
Garments for Ladies
220
19.
Garments for Gents
164
20.
Different Types of Sleeves
300
21.
Different Types of Pockets
312
22.
Different Types of Necks and Collars
315
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