Integrating text, photographs, and a companion DVD, Tailoring Techniques for Fashion covers traditional and contemporary design and construction methods for tailored garments from ready-to-wear to couture details. Live demonstrations and hundreds of photographs illustrate step-by-step instructions for constructing a tailored skirt, trousers, jacket, and design details using traditional, fusible, machine, and mass-production methods. A history of the tailoring profession and a survey of contemporary tailoring business practices place these techniques in a professional context. Introducing Tailoring Techniques for Fashion STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! ~Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips ~Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions ~Watch videos featuring chapter-specific tutorials for tailoring techniques ~Further your knowledge with activities and links to additional resources ~Practice your skills with an online homework questionnaire ~Redeeming the code inside this card will give you full access to the content on the DVD or CD previously packaged with this book