For episode 51 of that sewing blab, we interview author david page coffin. Taunton press with a reassuring and warm style, david page coffin reveals the special skills required for making fine custom shirts that look great and last long. David page coffin, a former editor at threads magazine, is the author of shirtmaking. Shirtmaking techniques dvd by david page coffin sewing. The shirtmaking workbook by david coffin overdrive. If you have any interest in mens clothes designing then this is a. Highly recommend this for anyone who wants to elevate their shirtmaking game. David page coffin is a painter, garment designer, and author of three bestselling books. David begins by breaking down the shirt silhouette and giving you tips for adjusting the yoke. The shirtmaking workbook david coffin 9781589238268.
Sewing shirts with a perfect fit by david page coffin. Marcy tilton, vogue pattern designer, author, and owner of. And, even more important, once you learn to make and fit a shirt. Well be talking a lot more about seams and maybe ill give this little foot a shot.
I bought it on david coffins recommendation and havent used it though ive sewn miles of flat felled seams. David page coffin shirt making lesson, threadbanger youtube. 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 the shirtmaking workbook. He has conducted sewing and tailoring workshops throughout the united states, canada, and the united kin. Sewing shirts inspiration and instruction bluprint. What im reading sewing books and magasines youtube. Sleeves, plackets, collars and more uplevel your shirtmaking skills with our expert techniques. Explore books by david page coffin with our selection at. Before it, i was a paintbynumbers shirtmakerblindly following pattern directions, dissatisfied with the results but not knowing how to improve them. A multimedia sewing workshop creative publishing, 2009. Its really been enjoyable to read through the book, dreaming about adaptations i can make to my favorite shirt. Shirtmaking developing skills for fine sewing by david. The shirtmaking workbook, david coffin shop online for.
He spent 18 years as an editor of threads magazine. His many blogs, books and tutorials are ones every sewer should know about. He is the author several books that could be considered essential resources within a menswear sewing library or any sewing library for that matter. I prefer the placket template david has provided over the ones included in big 4 patterns. This instructional video takes you into the workshop of david page coffin, a longtime former editor of threads magazine and shirtmaking expert, allowing you to see a pro at work take advantage of this opportunity to master the special skills required to sew beautifully tailored custom shirts. Developing skills for fine sewing making trousers for. David page coffin joins us to chat about his almost 50 years of sewing experience. Dedication to my brilliant and gentle father, david page coffin, who is maybe somewhere now at last understanding why the thing i most fondly recall from. But even though i havent had much time to sew, ive been missing that part of my life, and so i was really excited when creative publishing offered to send me a copy of david page coffins new book, the shirtmaking workbook. An excerpt from davids cdrombased workshop on all aspects of pants making, tailoring techniques for timeless details on men and.
Shirtmaking, david page coffin shop online for books in. Go beyond standard patterns with techniques for making a shirt that looks like it came from a designer boutique. Duane recommended david page coffins shirtmaking books. Developing skills for fine sewing taunton press, 1998 and making trousers for men and women cpi, 2009.
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. In the details by david page coffin miss j april 4, 2015 at 8. 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. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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. This instructional video takes you into the workshop of david page coffin, a longtime former editor of threads magazine and shirtmaking expert, allowing you to see a pro at work take advantage of this opportunity to master the special skills required to.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the shirtmaking workbook. It is only useful to me as an accompaniment to david page coffin s book by the same name. The promise on the front cover more than 100 pattern downloads for collars. Because, with the skills youll learn in shirtmaking, you can create elegant, customfit garments for a woman or man that look. Developing skills for fine sewing by david page coffin. The shirtmaking workbook by david page coffin creative publishing. The shirtmaking workbook our feature and a giveaway. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. If you really want to watch someone teach shirt making, i very strongly recommend the course taught by pam howard, called the classic tailored shirt. If one buys this book, one need never buy another shirt or jacket pattern. Taunton press watch over the shoulder of a shirtmaking expert and learn the sewing techniques that will help you create shirts and blouses that look like the best money can buy. Here is the definitive resource on the fine art of making shirts. The american garment cutter for men a complete, practical, treatise on the cutting of mens garments.
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. David page coffins book on shirtmaking changed my whole game when it came to sewing mens shirts. He has conducted sewing and tailoring workshops throughout the united states, canada, and the united kingdom. The many blogss of david page coffin threads threads magazine.
Think you know all there is to know about rattlesnakes did you know that the age of a rattlesnake has nothing to do with the number. Developing skills for fine sewing new edition by coffin, david page isbn. If you havent you will likely want to find out about him. Pattern, design, and construction resources more than 100 pattern downloads for collars. 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. Download it direct to your ipad, tablet or computer for reading or printing. 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. Developing skills for fine sewing taunton press, 1998. Renowned sewing instructor david page coffin teaches you how custom details can completely transform basic shirt patterns. 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. The 14 shirtmaking tools you wont want to live without. Shirtmaking with dpc home for dpcs various sewing books. Learn to sew a classic camp shirt, a breezy shortsleeved buttonup thats perfect for warmer weather. Pattern, design, and construction resources for shirtmaking ebook written by david coffin.
Included are some templates for different collar and collar band shapes. The term shirtmaking doesnt even begin to cover what this book contains. He tens to go through each technique a bit too fast to actually learn shirt making, but it is useful. Buy shirtmaking by david page coffin from waterstones today. He gives us great shirtmaking tips and shares his sewing philosophy.
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