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Griege is natural undyed color. Wool Fold Over Binding woven as a petersham grosgrain ribbon, made in Japan. Finely woven, not heavy and bulky - the quality you expect from L'Etoffe. Please do not hesitate to request a complementary swatch. Also available in more colors to order. Width: Actual width is 1 1/8" to allow for the fold but each side will be 1/2" when folded Content: 100% Wool Source: Japan

Undyed or call it ivory. I have 2 widths. The 6mm is flat and suitable for accents as a seam cover, neck/shoulder seams, pockets, take it everywhere. Also there is a binder 10mm on each side with a crease for the fold. Please note both stretch cross not with the length. This makes it easy to wrap an edge or for covering a seam but does not stretch lengthwise. The binder will stretch over the boiled wool, not super heavy coating but a medium coat and jacket weight. Feel free to ask questions. It will do curve depending on how severe but I recommend dampening in the curve and steaming to shrink and mold first.  made in Japan 100% wool

 This product is a digital download in PDF format, it is read only. You will not be able to print this book. Your purchase supports a small business.  Please note: I am offering this in digital format to make it more affordable for more sewers and for our environmental future. The cost to print this on paper and to ship around the worls is not profitable. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. This book is more than a book. It is a project, an educational course. It's original subtitle is A Complete Course in Twenty-Four Lessons and it takes you through measuring a man and drafting a pattern to fit him personally. It was originally designed in 1922 to be a training guide for "tailors" and dressmakers in rural communities for men who needed good work wear -- occupational overalls, jackets, pants, even scouting uniforms. That means the patterns are for machine stitched goods of denim and other heavy cottons; the garments are not tailored in wool. This book will introduce you to three big concepts in menswear, pattern drafting in general (as opposed to draping or flat pattern design), the use of the Tailor's Square and the principles of the proportional system of pattern drafting. The lessons are for beginners and cover all the details, including how to use the Tailor's Square itself (and where to get it). The proportional system was the core concept of customized clothing during the first half of the 20th Century and the Tailor's Square was designed to shortcut the math and speed up the process. The proportional system, originating in Europe and still in prevalent use, is based upon fundamental principles of the anatomy of the human body in nature and applies those similarities between all people to the drafting of patterns; it can be applied to both men and women. Custom measurements are taken to make individual adjustments as each pattern is drafted. This book and its companion, Drafting Mens Shirts and Under Garments, form a solid basis for a more affordable custom menswear business, one that does not require the expense of tailoring fabrics or the time of hand stitching but still delivers garments that fit beautifully and can be individual in color, cut and fit to each customer. Another way to apply these lessons for a small manufacturing business, is to do production runs for niche markets that do not fit standard sizing.

This product is a digital download, you will receive an emailed link to your file. Please download and save to your desktop immediately to avoid any confusion. The file format is PDF, it is read only. You will not be able to print this book. Your purchase supports a small business.  Please note: I am offering this in digital format to make it more affordable for more sewers and for our environmental future. The cost to print this on paper is not profitable. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. This second book is focused upon everyday wear for men and boys like sport shirts and work shirts but it also includes those other important daily garments like pajamas, bathrobes and drawers, even long ones just for wear with jeans (it was written before central heating), making this book a great basis for a thriving business of underneath necessities -- the Brits call them the 'smalls'. Once a person experiences the everyday comfort and confidence of wearing custom made clothing, there's no going back -- completely changes the thinking. Another way to apply these lessons for a small manufacturing business, is to do production runs for niche markets that do not fit standard sizing. Complete instructions on using the Tailor's Square (and a source for purchasing) are included with illustrations of the draft's. This book will introduce you to three big concepts in menswear, pattern drafting in general (as opposed to draping or flat pattern design), the use of the Tailor's Square and the principles of the proportional system of pattern drafting. The lessons are for beginners and cover all the details, including how to use the Tailor's Square itself. This is the companion book to Drafting Mens Work Garments and continues the lessons to make shirts and underwear for men and boys. The proportional system was the core concept of customized clothing during the first half of the 20th Century and the Tailor's Square was designed to shortcut the math and speed up the process. The proportional system, originating in Europe and still in prevalent use, is based upon fundamental principles of the anatomy of the human body in nature and applies those similarities between all people to the drafting of patterns; it can be applied to both men and women. Custom measurements are taken to make individual adjustments as each pattern is drafted. Both books form a solid basis for a more affordable custom menswear business or a small manufacturing firm that serves a niche market, one that does not require the expense of tailoring fabrics or the time of hand stitching but still delivers garments that fit beautifully and can be individual in color, cut and fit for each market or customer.  

Reprint - paperback - wire bound - 8.5" X 11" - 56 pagesThis second book is focused upon everyday wear for men and boys like sport shirts and work shirts but it also includes those other important daily garments like pajamas, bathrobes and drawers, even long ones just for wear with jeans (it was written before central heating), making this book a great basis for a thriving business of underneath necessities -- the Brits call them the 'smalls'. Once a person experiences the everyday comfort and confidence of wearing custom made clothing, there's no going back -- completely changes the thinking. Another way to apply these lessons for a small manufacturing business, is to do production runs for niche markets that do not fit standard sizing. Complete instructions on using the Tailor's Square (and a source for purchasing) are included with illustrations of the draft's.This book will introduce you to three big concepts in menswear, pattern drafting in general (as opposed to draping or flat pattern design), the use of the Tailor's Square and the principles of the proportional system of pattern drafting. The lessons are for beginners and cover all the details, including how to use the Tailor's Square itself. This is the companion book to Drafting Mens Work Garments and continues the lessons to make shirts and underwear for men and boys. The proportional system was the core concept of customized clothing during the first half of the 20th Century and the Tailor's Square was designed to shortcut the math and speed up the process. The proportional system, originating in Europe and still in prevalent use, is based upon fundamental principles of the anatomy of the human body in nature and applies those similarities between all people to the drafting of patterns; it can be applied to both men and women. Custom measurements are taken to make individual adjustments as each pattern is drafted. Both books form a solid basis for a more affordable custom menswear business or a small manufacturing firm that serves a niche market, one that does not require the expense of tailoring fabrics or the time of hand stitching but still delivers garments that fit beautifully and can be individual in color, cut and fit for each market or customer.Reprint - paperback - wire bound - 8.5" X 11" - 56 pages

This price is wholesale, heavy cotton coating, 500 gsm, it has a different kind of weave that makes it extra. Has the feel of cotton without polish.  Width: 56" made in Italy BC sample

Weave is like a rug but fine, the warp is indigo with heavier weft in natural, will need to be worn in, will make a nice jacket, or bag or home dec. Weight 400 gsm, 12 oz 100% cotton BC sample

I think the best way to explain this is like a scuba weight but with no stretch. It is a cotton acrylic satin backed with a heavy white layer that gives it a heavier weight for sculptural and sleek smooth lines. From MM I believe. I see a coat or evening jacket maybe with a peplum. It is thick, like 4 layers of duchess satin. You could forgo consideration of grainline here and just cut which will save fabric. 36% cotton, 32% acrylic, 32 poly Width: 58" Italian designer fabric

Designer surplus, soft heavy all cotton natural ivory tape, separating, single pull, #5 steel teeth. Great for all types of projects.

New item deal! Soft thick cotton herringbone twill tape. Made in Japan, unbleached cotton. Great for totes however webbing may be a bit thicker, plackets for buttons, home dec.  soft unbleached 100% cotton 38mm wide

New item deals. Soft and thick, black OEKO certified, woven in a tube for extra strength and durability or you can also slip a thinner uncomfortable nylon webbing inside and the soft cotton outside cushions. Many applications.  40mm wide Made in Japan 100% cotton Cotton from India, not sourced from China