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Menswear Tailoring
By Stanley Hostek

Stanley Hostek is a graduate of the Tailor and Cutter Academy of London, retired instructor of the Apparel Design Program, Seattle Central Community College, author, tailor and custom patternmaker. He, like his tailoring methods, is classic and traditional. He doesn't have email or a fax. His work is of such high quality that it is offered here to keep his art live.

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Men's Custom Tailored Coats  

Coats book

 

Easy to follow step-by-step instructions from preparing the fabrics, obtaining the parts and utilizing hand, machine and pressing skills to see this garment to completion. Choice of 15 pockets and a section devoted to the fundamentals of fitting. A glossary of tailoring terms is included. 235 pages, well illustrated, soft cover, spiral bound

Price: $39.95

 
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Men's Custom Tailored Pants   Pants book

43 pages of instructions to accommodate any style of pants. The unique treatment of utilizing the pocketing to eliminate the need for a waistband lining adds to the comfort and pleasure for the person privileged to enjoy wearing the very best.

Price: $25.95

 
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Men's Custom Tailored Vests    
26 pages specifically to vests. The "growed-on" facing treatment achieves the ultimate in thinness.

Price: $20.95

 
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Men's Pattern Drafting    
This introduction to the direct measurement system traditionally used by tailors for drafting patterns includes full instructions for creating patterns for men's custom-tailored pants, a man's custom-tailored coat and a woman's straight skirt.

Price: $25.95

 
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Hand Stitches   Hand Stitches book
40 pages, spiral bound. This booklet is devoted entirely to this important skill used in the fabrication of any quality garment. Each stitch used in this process is fully described and illustrated. Included keyhole buttonholes.

Price: $25.95

 
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