Reddit reviews Vintage Couture Tailoring

I recommend joining the Cutter and Tailor forum, which is a terrific resource. As a beginner, you will not be able to post or ask about jackets until you've learned the fundamentals. Learn to sew shirts, trousers, skirts, and vests before attempting a jacket.

There's is an older edition of the below book that probably is cheaper now.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Tailoring-Techniques-Menswear-Construction/dp/1628921706/ref=dp_ob_title_bk


Good photos, and discusses hand, machine, and hybrid methods:
http://www.amazon.com/Tailoring-Classic-Sewing-Perfect-Jacket/dp/1589236092/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1G1MR8C41H6P2XHD4KD9

Discusses women's tailoring, but the techniques are good, if somewhat lighther than those used for men.
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Couture-Tailoring-Thomas-Nordheim/dp/1847973736/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459214116&sr=1-1&keywords=vintage+couture+tailoring

Recommended books:

Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Men's Wear

Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket

Vintage Couture Tailoring

I own the following books and classes (maybe more):

Vintage Couture Tailoring

Singer Tailoring

Alison Smith Essential Guide to Tailoring

Pam Howard Modern Jacket Techniques

Suzy Furrer Drafting the Tailored Jacket or Coat

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That said, haven't sewn a jacket...yet! But I think I'm ready, LOL!

I would buy or borrow the Cabrera book (either edition) and the Tailoring book and join the Cutter and Tailor forum and the Bespoke Cutter and Tailor forum.

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It's women's tailoring, but Thomas von Nordheim's Vintage Couture Tailoring has some good discussions of hand stitching.