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"There are two brilliant aspects to this book, the first is that teaches basic dressmaking skills in a practical way and secondly that it includes a CD that will print out the required patterns sized to fit any reader!" Sewing World
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If only all dressmaking books were as simple to use as this! Learn how to lay out the pattern pieces on the fabric, transfer essential markings and cut with confidence. The teaching project in each section is illustrated with step-by-step photographs featured at key stages. With 20 projects in total, you'll never run short on inspiration. The accompanying PatternMaker CD (which runs on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP) combines easy-to-use pattern drafting software with ready-made computerised pattern collections. A simple step-by-step pattern wizard asks you to select the style and details you want, and let the computer draws the pattern for you -- in the perfect size and fit! In addition, the custom measurements of each pattern can be adjusted before it's printed out. Moreover, a useful, ready-reference flaps fold out with information on what the pattern symbols mean and basic hand and machine stitches.
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There are certain basic tools that you will need but, except for a sewing machine, they are not too expensive. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
There are certain basic tools that you will need but, except for a sewing machine, they are not too expensive. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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101 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am no dressmaker but I made my (grown up) daughter a pair of trousers and a waistcoat with this system. She said they were the best fitting trousers that she had ever had. The material cost only £9.00 for both garments, now there's a bargain.
This is how it works, You install the CD, pick a garment, put in the measurements requested, print out the pattern, tape the A4 sheets together and follow the detailed instructions in the book. the instructions are really simple.
This system is suitable for beginners and the garments are the timeless classic type a terrific way to start making your own clothes particularly if you are not a standard size
It uses PatternMaker software. This is a well known system and you can buy other collections if you go to the PatternMaker website.
Right I'm off to find some material to make myself a swing jacket.
Hope this review was helpful
Rozzy
This is how it works, You install the CD, pick a garment, put in the measurements requested, print out the pattern, tape the A4 sheets together and follow the detailed instructions in the book. the instructions are really simple.
This system is suitable for beginners and the garments are the timeless classic type a terrific way to start making your own clothes particularly if you are not a standard size
It uses PatternMaker software. This is a well known system and you can buy other collections if you go to the PatternMaker website.
Right I'm off to find some material to make myself a swing jacket.
Hope this review was helpful
Rozzy
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is a great idea to custom fit your clothes on the computer but unfortunately of the twenty custom-fit patterns (two for children) there were only two or maybe three items that I would consider wearing. You enter your measurements and then print off the patterns (which it cleverly does on any size paper in sections for you to stick together). If you like the designs you will find this book very useful otherwise it is not a lot of good.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since I am a bit experienced in sewing this book is going to be mainly used for the pattern possibilities. As I have experience changing the patterns I used to buy, I find it very handy to have the software for the patterns. Although the styles are maybe out of style, they offer an interesting start for changing the style to suit what I am looking for. The major problem with the store bought patterns is that the fit is usually not good, so that I first had to work out the fit, then I could alter the style. With these patterns, I just select one that is near to what I want, enter my sizes, and print out. Then I start playing around with the style. Since I know the fit is right, I can just concentrate on the styling. A shirt can be modified into a dress, by lengthing it, cutting the pieces and adding or subtracting elements,etc. The fact that they fit is the most important, the rest is up to your fantasy, to make it your own style.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dated patterns with limited use
I had my hopes a little too high for this book and CD combo, it had been on my watch list a while and I thought I'd treat myself when ordering another item without looking at it... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Pressey
Good basic dressmaking tool
The styles are very simple and suitable for a beginner who needs a well fitting foundation block. The only thing I did not like is the fact that you have to input measurements... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Meg
Very very average...
I have a somewhat non-standard figure and find it hard to get the ready-made patterns fit properly (not impossible but a lot of work). Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by aelita2u
Only for ABSOLUTE beginners
This was a complete waste of money for me. Would perhaps suit an ABSOLUTE beginner.
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Flora McDonald
Honest Review.
Ok simplest way of doing this is to split it into good and bad points, so here I go.
THE GOOD
1) The book is part of the C&B craft range and I have a couple of... Read more
THE GOOD
1) The book is part of the C&B craft range and I have a couple of... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Ms. L. Deadman
the basics and then some more
Great book for me, who likes to sew my own clothes without wanting to buy patterns but make up my own...with the help of this book, no problem. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by melancholicrafter
A bit old for my years!
I bought this book having just bought a sewing machine and wanting to make my own clothes. I really liked the dress on the front cover. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Ms. E. L. Smith
I'm in two minds about this book!
I completely agree with the previous reviewer who doesn't like the patterns, I don't care for most of them either. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by NovaPilbeam
Over the moon
happy with book great for ideas good for those who wana make there own cloths so does exactaly what it says on the cover lol
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Mr. M. Campbell
Definitely recommended
I'm somewhat of a novice when it comes to making clothes [I've only started recently and have only really made clothes from written instructions as opposed to following patterns]... Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by Ms. C. Campbell
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