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Best books to learn Clothing alteration & tailoring, in order

Fit is what makes clothes look expensive. Alteration is a sequence of learnable operations — hems, waists, darts, sleeves — each book building on the last.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I approach learning clothing alteration & tailoring?
Fit is what makes clothes look expensive. Alteration is a sequence of learnable operations — hems, waists, darts, sleeves — each book building on the last.
What's a good book to start clothing alteration & tailoring with?
A strong starting point is The complete book of tailoring by Adele P. Margolis. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after clothing alteration & tailoring?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Sewing & clothing repair, Knitting.

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