Synopsis
Master dressmaking patterns with a detailed, step-by-step guide that teaches measurement, drafting, and construction.
From basques to polonaises, it covers the techniques you need to draft, fit, and finish garments.
This practical reference guides you through taking the right body measurements, drafting the back and front, and shaping sleeves, darts, and seams. It includes methods for different forms (English, French, and French side forms), plus guidance on drapery, plaits, and the effects of fabric on fit. You’ll also find rules for enlarging designs from fashion plates and planning fabric yardage for a complete outfit.- Learn essential body measurements and how they translate into patterns
- Draft key garment parts: back, front, waist, sleeve, and darts
- Explore multiple form designs and drafting rules for basques, polonaises, and draped skirts
- Understand drapery, plaits, and fabric planning for hems and fullness
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