Sterlacci, Francesca. <br/><br/>
Leather fashion design / 
by Francesca Sterlacci. 
 - London :  Laurence King,  2010. 
 - 192 p. :  ill. (some col.) ;  28 cm. 
 - Portfolio skills, fashion & textiles .
 - Portfolio skills.  Fashion & textiles. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 188) and index. 
<br/><br/>Leather -- The tanning process -- The design process -- Planning -- Creating a design/spec sheet -- Sorting, shading and cutting -- Putting your leather garment together -- Linings and reinforcements -- Seam finishes -- Sewing a shirt -- Sewing a pair of pants -- Sewing a jacket -- Leather defects -- Faux leather. 
<br/><br/> 'Leather Fashion Design' is a practical introduction for students explaining how to make garments from leather, suede and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-cutting, sewing techniques and finishing. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781856696715 (pbk.) 1856696715 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Leather garments.<br/>Fashion design.<br/>Dressmaking.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>646.407 LEA