An insiders secrets to tailoring and making alterations. Master the basics and more with Simple Tailoring & Alterations, a practical guide written by an accomplished costume maker and theatrical tailor. With over thirty years experience in the garment industry, J. Francois-Campbell knows every tailoring trick of the trade and shares them with you. A nip and a tuck for the perfect fit.Off-the-rack clothing rarely fits well because it was not made to your specific measurements. With the step-by-step instructionsplus 250 full-color photographs and 100 helpful illustrationsyou can now make alterations that will save you big bucks: Save by updating outfits that no longer fit properly and spend less on new clothes. Don't pay expensive tailoring fees to have clothing mended and altered. Do follow these simple techniques to improve your wardrobe and line your pockets with the money you save. 10 essential tailoring techniques. Jay François-Campbell guides you through must-now technique