Pattern making books

One of the blogs that I follow, Off The Cuff ~Sewing Style~ posted the link below for a download of the above book Modern Pattern Design: The Complete Guide to the Creation of Patterns as a Means of Designing Smart Wearing Apparel, by Harriet Pepin (1942). In looking over the download, it is very comprehensive and even though it is from 1942 and would be great for vintage sewing, but it is not limited to that as many of the techniques could be incorporated into a project to give it a modern…

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Reviews of books to learn how to make sewing patterns. Find the best pattern drafting book for beginners and the most comprehensive patternmaking book.

If you love to sew your own clothes, you’ve definitely come across and used commercial sewing patterns at some point, but did you know that those patterns originate from blocks or slopers? And those blocks and slopers are created using a technique called pattern drafting. Pattern drafting is a pattern making process using the measurements of different body areas to create basic patterns – or blueprints if you like – of essential pattern blocks – this is often referred to as a pattern set!

If you are getting serious about bra making and lingerie design it may be time to pick up a trusty book to have by your side. While there isn’t a large array of choices you will find that some industry leaders have written books that have everything a home sewist or aspiring custom bra maker will need.

Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. How to do pattern adjustments.