The Bishop Method of Clothing Construction is full of really useful sewing information, especially for a beginner.
The book is broken down into 15 chapters, including a basic "how to" on sewing and the use of equipment and machines; everything you could want to know about cutting, patterns, measurement & tailoring; and adding details. Just a few include grain perfection, perfection in stitching, and perfection in pressing.
All of the projects are accompanied by pictures, diagrams, and references to other chapters. Also included is a thorough glossary of the terms used in the book and basic sewing terms.
The latter chapters are very detailed in making items work for your body type and working with any and all patterns.
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By Amanda Oster
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have but one book for clothing construction, this should be it. She doesn't mince words or cut corners. The pictures and instructions are fabulous. It's an incredibly well-written book and well worth the investment.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book by my sewing teaching when I was wee lass. She told me that it was the only book I would ever need about clothing construction. It is true. Plain and simple. The good thing about the book being out of print is that there were so many published originally that there are quite a few copies available for resale. If sewing is your thing, buy one!
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By K. Ann Koch
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am thrilled to get this book. I remember some things from the one really good sewing class I had, back in 7th grade (1970's!) and I could not find a single sewing/tailoring class locally to bring my skills up to the standard I want for my clothing. Enter a list where someone was talking about this book-- and clearly this was the method taught by my old teacher!!!! Whooooo-hoooo! It is skills based and practical and covers really essential things that I KNEW had to be out there in order for skirts and jackets and blouses to fit properly and hang properly. It is all there in this book. The old black and white photos are clear enough and while the text was to be used in conjunction with an actual skilled teacher of the method, I've enough from my past learning to use the book myself.
I highly recommend this method. It is old fashioned but if you desire to move from loose fitting easy sew garments to actually tailored clothing-- this is a fabulous book!
I highly recommend this method. It is old fashioned but if you desire to move from loose fitting easy sew garments to actually tailored clothing-- this is a fabulous book!
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This is the greatest book ever!! It came in quite used condition, but it is an old book. Full of detailed information that will make the new sewer confident in what she is... Read more
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The book arrived promptly and in condition as posted. It a classic sewing reference for all who love to sew clothing.
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This book is just what I was looking for. It was the text book I used when I took high school home economics. Read more
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