INTRODUCTION
• What we need to make a start
• Hand Stitches
• Sewing by Hand
• Loose or Guide Stitches
• Understitch
• Invisible Stitch
• Backstitch
• Half Back Stitch
• Needles & Threads
• The Sewing Machine
• Inexpensive Family Sewing Machine
• The Feet
• Main Parts of the Sewing Machines
• Linear Stitch & Zigzag Stitch
• The Cut-and-Sew Machine
• How to Thread the Cut-and-Sew Machine Correctly
• Getting the Tension Right on the Cut-and-Sew Machine
• Adjusting Stitch Length
• Differential Feed Adjustment
• Terminology and Tricks of the Trade
BEFORE YOU START
• Studying the Pattern
• Taking Correct Measurements
• Getting the Right Fit
• Technique
• Tailoring
• Before you cut the fabric
• Positioning the Pattern
• Inserting Seam Allowances
• Cutting & Guide Stitches
• Tacking & Your First Fitting
• Assembling the Garment
• Adding the Finishing Touches & Ironing
• Various Features in Tailoring
• Waistbands & Fasteners
• Designing & Tailoring a Straight Waistband
• The Classic Zip
• The Invisible Zip
• Different types of Finishing Touches
• Machine-stitched Hem
• Hand-stitched Hem
• Cutting & Sewing a Hem
• Linning a Skirt
• Visible Bias Binding
• Invisible Bias Binding
DESIGNING & TAILORING A SKIRT
• Skirts: History & Designs
• Brief History
• Basic Designs
• Flared Skirt with Straight Waistband
• Classic Office Skirt
• Mini Skirt
• Pencil Skirt
• A-line Skirt
• Simple A-Line Skirt
• Wide A-Line Skirt
• Ballon Skirt
• Fishtall Skirt
• Classic Flounce Skirt
• Flounce Skirt with Yoke
• Skirt with Extra Flounces
• Skirt with wide Pleats
• Wraparound Skirt
• Asymmetric Skirt
• Train Skirt
• Lowering the Waistband
DESIGNING & TAILORING A PAIR OF TROUSERS
• Trousers: History & Designs
• Classic Office Trousers
• Classic Office Trousers with Pockets
• Single-welt Pocket
• Double-welt Pocket
• Skinny-Fit Trousers, Straight-leg trousers, flares & palazzo pants
• Jogging Bottoms
• Jeans with Patch Pockets
• Patterns for Skinny-fit Elasticated trousers
• Low-waist Trousers