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'a useful guide'
--Sewing World, August 2010
--Sewing World, August 2010
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A guide to getting the most from sewing patterns, from choosing the right size to translating flat shapes into wearable garments.It shows you how to change the shaping,length and detailing to suit your own body shape, taste and style, and once you've mastered that it shows you how to make a new pattern out of a store-bought pattern or even draft you own patterns from scratch. This book is suitable for the amateur as well as the more experienced dressmaker.
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Having sewn for some time I now want to adapt and design my own patterns. Bought this and another book to help me. This is fantastic. It's comprehensive, clear, easy to use. I would recommend this to anyone looking for help on this subject. I really wish that the author ran week-end or week-long courses in pattern alteration. design and cutting so that I could learn from her at first hand.
65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I absolutely love this book. This book is easy to understand and has everything step by step that you need/want to know.
There is even block patterns that you just need to scale up to the proper size. I would definitely recommend this book for those who want an all in one book.
There is even block patterns that you just need to scale up to the proper size. I would definitely recommend this book for those who want an all in one book.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Recently purchased this book and was delighted when i had a quick look through, very clear images and very easy to follow and understand, as a beginner i was hoping it wouldn't be too advanced, but its excellent at explaining each step. Would definitely recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very useful tool
I am using this book for constant reference and it is in use whenever I am sewing. It is good to look at ideas and work them into your own plans. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. E. C. Marsh
designing your own patterns
This is a very simple but concise book - easy to read, it covers everything you need to know for making your own patterns I would highly recomend it.
Published 3 months ago by SusieB
How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing Patterns: From Shop-bought...
Now that we are all into saving money and being green, this is an excellent book for those who have a modicum of dressmaking knowledge and want to develop their skills further. Read more
Published 3 months ago by scarylady1
Very informative
I bought this book with a view to creating my own patterns, the pattern blocks in the back of the books are great for this purpose. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Law4elc
For beginners and beyond
I've only just started playing around with dressmaking and needed a book to introduce me to patterns and how to use them. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Caddy
sew with guidance
This is an excellent book. Very practical advice, easy to follow and understand, with extremely good illustrations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by reviewer
Sound basic knowledge
This book is one of the best books I have purchased in this catagory.
It offers a basic understanding of underpinning knowledge of buying, understanding,
preparing,... Read more
It offers a basic understanding of underpinning knowledge of buying, understanding,
preparing,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ceflet
really comprehensive guide to altering & adjusting patterns!
This is a great book for those who enjoy amateur home sewing but who, like me, want to expand their skills. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs H
Useful addition for dressmakers library
This book is very useful for learning how to make patterns, but maybe not for a beginner. Gives a good understanding of how patterns fit.
Published 7 months ago by alfiesgirl2
Great guide even for dummies
I highly recommend this one. Basic patterns can be adapted to really cool new designs, in a jiffy. I didn't know this was so easy (even for a dummy like me). Read more
Published 7 months ago by dbmdeboer
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