The Copeland Method / A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Business

by Vanness Copeland

ALTERATIONS.

How to shorten and lengthen coat sleeves. How to raise and lower collars. How to alter (or change) a coat that is too large around the neck and collar. How to make the alteration when a coat is too large over the chest. How to change a vest that is too large around. How to make a vest larger around. How to change trousers that are too long. How to lengthen trousers. How to make trousers smaller around the waist. How to make trousers larger around the waist, whether there is an outlet or not. How to make button cords for sewing on buttons. An easy way to hang a skirt. How to iron over buttons without breaking. Also how to iron embroidery.