ADVANCE TAILORINGAFT 5L

WHAT IS TAILORING?

the activity or trade of a tailor. the style or cut of a garment or garments. a profession which involves making of

clothes and repairing of clothes professionally.

a diverse crafting profession which allows one to use various cloths and tailoring equipment to craft armour, bags, suits and carpets

TAILOR

A tailor is a person who makes,

repairs, or alters clothing

professionally, especially suits and

men's clothing.

DIFFERENCE OF TAILORING TO DRESSMAKING

DRESSMAKING TAILORING

specializes in creating clothing for women.

specializes in creating clothing for both men and women.

a skilled pattern maker

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS USED IN TAILORING

PRESSING TOOLS:1. Sleeve board2. Steam iron3. Pressing cloth4. Tailors ham5. Seam roll

OTHER PRESSING TOOLS

6. Pressing Mitt7. Clapper8. Point Presser9. Contoured Presser

Board10. Pointer and

Creaser

INTERFACINGS

Knitted

FABRICSPolyester: less expensive type of fabric in its class that is not prone to shrinking or wrinkling.Cotton: comfortable fit and feIt is considered to be light and breathable.Wool: A suit made from wool can be worn in the summer or winter. is also known to be durable and wrinkle resistant.Tweed: The material is another type of wool but only heavier suit being thicker, warmer and . water resistant.Flannel: The said fabric is soft and durable ,not heavy enough to be used in the temperatures of spring and fall.Cashmere: A hugely popular type of fabric which is known to be extremely comfortable and soft.Herringbone: Known for the heavy nature of its materials, it creases and wrinkles are less likely to form.Linen: In the summer seasons, linen is the material of choice. Light and moisture-resistant,