Publisher Description

Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make - but they're wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right. With his characteristic precision and straight talk - and with the help of photographs, drawings, and a series of video sequences on the accompanying DVD - Coffin teaches the reader how to get great results - whether making a showcase garment or just whipping out an everyday pair.

Author Biography

A former editor of Threads magazine, David Coffin is the author of Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Taunton, 1998). He has appeared on several online sewing forums, hosted live chats, and appeared on Sandra Betzin'a HGTV sewing program. He has conducted sewing workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, at guild meetings of the American Sewing Guild and the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers, tradeshows, fabric stores, and conferences.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book and DVD Introduction: Beyond Fit and Style Chapter 1: Learning from Custom and Ready-to-Wear Garments What is Quality Construction? Alpha and Omega: L.L. Bean Jeans and YSL Couture Mid-level Ready-to-Wear High-level Ready-to-Wear Men's and Women's Custom-Tailored Trousers Men's Vintage Custom-Tailored Trousers A Few Conclusions Chapter 2: Tools and Materials Sewing and Pressing Tools Gluing Supplies and Marking Tools Thread Outer and Inner Fabrics Pocketing Fabrics Interfacings Chapter 3: Basic Construction Construction Sequence Master Patterns vs. Styled Patterns Allowances and Outlets Before You Cut Adding a Cut-On Waistband Piecing the Fork Staying the Fork Chapter 4: Pockets Bag Basics On-Seam Pockets Piping with Leather and Fabric Slant Pockets Expanding-Waist Pockets Double Welts, Curved, and Straight Single Welts and Flaps Machine-Tacking and Topstitching Zipper Pockets and Other Security Features Chapter 5: Closures Three Zipper Styles Add-On Waistband Extended Waistband Button Flies Keyhole Buttonholes Belt-Loop Options Chapter 6: More Construction Details Lining Flaps Stitching the Crotch Shaping the Legs Hand Stitches Binding Edges Ready-Made Waistband Finishes Afterthought Pleat Stays Chapter 7: Gallery of Garments Sources Further Information DVD Contents Index

Long Description

Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make ??but they're wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right.With his characteristic precision and straight talk ??and with the help of photographs, drawings, and exclusive access to a series of online video sequences ??Coffin teaches the reader how to get great results, whether making a showcase garment or just whipping out an everyday pair.For more information and book-related extras, /, David Coffin's blog all about making trousers and specifically designed for the readers of this book.

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