It is loaded with great information on constructing beautiful shirts and i highly recommend it i checked it out from my local library and ended up buying a copy since i was referring to it so. Sandra betzina, syndicated sewing columnist, author of power sewing and more power sewing, and host of hgtvs sew perfect. The last section of the book is full of ideas for variations of the classic shirt which you can pick up or use as a starting point for your own designs david page coffins book is certainly not aimed at people new to sewing but it is without a doubt one of the most valuable sewing resources i have found, not only for making shirts. The shirtmaking workbook by david coffin, 9781589238268, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the companion video, shirtmaking techniques, coffin demonstrates the techniques that are the hallmarks of fine shirtmaking and shows how to master rolled hems, flatfelled seams, collars, cuffs, and plackets.
This book has some invaluable tips and lessons for getting a shirt finished with a professional look. David page coffin shirtmaking pdf shirtmaking by david page coffin, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Shirtmaking by david page coffin sewing books at the works. Former threads senior editor and longtime author, david page coffin has been busy making the many facets of garment construction much clearer on the web and in print. And i have so enjoyed your shirt making book, hung on every word and wish you would write another. David s goal is to separate out the core aspects of a shirt from the parts that can be varied and explore the design process in detail. Pattern, design, and construction resources more than 100 pattern. The term shirtmaking doesnt even begin to cover what this book contains. This book is great fresh, focused information on shirtmaking. Shirtmaking with dpc home for dpcs various sewing books. I prefer the placket template david has provided over the ones included in big 4 patterns.
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Pattern, design, and construction resources for shirtmaking. If one buys this book, one need never buy another shirt or jacket pattern. Even if youre not ready to sew the placket, collar, and cuff alterations that the book discusses, its an eyeopener just to be exposed to the possibilities. My first sewing book, shirtmaking, lays out how any motivated sewer can make dress shirts that reasonably approach topquality custommade. Included are some templates for different collar and collar band shapes. Author david page coffin shows how to create elegant, customfit garments for a woman or a man that have a great tailored look and fit perfectly.
Collars, cuffs and other parts that sometimes are difficult, this book has all the answers for taking out the difficulty and putting in the great look on shirts. Besides this book, the author monitors and answers quickly any questions about shirtmaking on facebook shirtmaking with dpc and has a video class on craftsy e. The title of this book is the shirtmaking workbook and it was written by david coffin, david page coffin. Using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire, youll. He spent 18 years as an editor of threads magazine. Buy shirtmaking by david page coffin online from the works.
See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Because, with the skills youll learn in shirtmaking. David page coffin books list of books by author david. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the shirtmaking workbook. Here is the definitive resource on the fine art of making shirts. Developing skills for fine sewing by david page coffin online at alibris. Shirtmaking by david page coffin, 9781561582648, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Developing skills for fine sewing, and making trousers for men and women. I bought it when i first started sewing shirts, a few years ago, after it was recommended on several blogs. David page coffin shirt making lesson, threadbanger youtube. Jun 25, 2015 dpcs i should probably just refer to him as david, but that doesnt seem formal enough and also doesnt make him sound like a rapper previous book, shirtmaking, is a very thorough guide to making elegant, professional shirts.
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Pattern, design, and construction resources for shirtmaking ebook written by david coffin. David page coffin books list of books by author david page. Developing skills for fine sewing by david page coffin 1998, paperback at the best online prices at. Coffin the shirtmaking workbookcreative publishing int 2015, author. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Davids goal is to separate out the core aspects of a shirt from the. Shirtmaking book by david page coffin 1 available editions. Features stepbystep instructions for all aspects of making mens and womens shirts, covering the shirtmakers tools, material. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. David page coffin joins us to chat about his almost 50 years of sewing experience. Coffin is also the authorcreator of the authoritative and bestselling sewing books making. Sandra betzina, syndicated sewing columnist, author of power sewing and. The shirtmaking workbook by david page coffin creative publishing international, 2015 is a 176page guide to constructing distinctive mens and womens shirts, from classic workaday to runwayworthy options. David page coffins career as a sewing expert, teacher, and writer began with a selfpublished howto book about making custom shirts, which became a bestseller and led to an 18year editors post at threads magazine, where both his sewing and publishing skills found a worldwide audience.
The shirtmaking workbook david page c o ffin this is a fabulous resource, and a wonderful addition to the body of literature in the sewing field. David page coffin, author of shirtmaking, a complete guide to the dress shirt, is back to help you with an amazing collection of custom detail patterns and ideas for mens and womens sport, knit, dress, and even simple coat and jacket shirt styles. Shirtmaking with dpc home for dpcs various sewing books and. Nov 04, 2016 i mostly use david coffins shirtmaking book and the off the cuffs tutorials for reference but its nice to have all these knowledge resources together in one round up. Because, with the skills youll learn in shirtmaking, you can create elegant, customfit garments for a woman or man that look like the best money. And, even more important, once you learn to make and fit a shirt whether you have sewn for weeks or years your sewing skills will be dramatically improved. He gives us great shirtmaking tips and shares his sewing philosophy. His many blogs, books and tutorials are ones every sewer should know about. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Coffin the shirtmaking workbookcreative publishing int 2015, length. Well, you are in luck david page coffin, author of shirtmaking, a complete guide to the dress shirt, is back to help you with an amazing collection of custom detail patterns and ideas for mens and womens sport, knit, dress, and even simple coat and jacket shirt styles inside. Developing skills for fine sewing by coffin, david page and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
We also dive into his career as an editor of threads magazine and how he stumbled into the wonderful world of sewing. Developing skills for fine sewing new edition by coffin, david page isbn. Shirtmaking, developing skills for fine sewing by david page. However, i picked up the bug somehow and, after watching one of davids videos, i began to believe that i could actually do it if i wanted to. With the skills learnt in this book, readers can create elegant, customfit garments for either men or women that look like the best money can buy. Shirtmaking techniques by david page coffin, 9781600850776, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
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