Make Your Own Dress Patterns: With over 1,000 how-to illustrations
A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
"Anyone who can work through the labyrinthian directions for sewing that accompany the commercial pattern can surely learn the comparatively simple and clear rules for pattern making," says nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis. Her profusely illustrated primer allows you to create your own fashionable patterns and personalized commercial patterns. You'll learn how to design and execute everything from skirts, dresses, and blouses to sportswear, jackets, and children's clothing. You'll also find tips for: shaping fabric to your figure; mastering the art of flares, flounces, pleats, and tucks; creating fashionable necklines, pretty pockets, stylish sleeves, and much more.
Simple step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations show how to successfully complete apparel for work, home, and play that reflects your personal style and taste.
Customer Reviews
Mysteries revealed!
This book is the ultimate resource to understanding pattern design. Instructions are well illustrated such that there are no gaps in the visual interpretation of the flat pattern manipulation required to accomplish a design result. I enjoy perusing the book to pick out style illustrations and seeing the pattern manipulations required to get the drape or style lines in the finished product. I never understood how to correctly manipulate darts properly to replace with tucks or gatherers. This will forever be my constant sewing companion!