Pattern Making (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Agnes K. Hanna

9780666480965: Pattern Making (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666480966 ISBN 13: 9780666480965

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master pattern making with clear, practical guidance for teachers and students.

This classic text presents pattern drafting as a method for understanding garment shapes, not just drawing lines. It explains how drafting can help you study patterns, adapt commercial designs, and create patterns for unusual figures. The goal is to build confidence in pattern study and to equip readers with the skills to draft, modify, and fit patterns for a range of sewing projects.

Written as a textbook for college or normal school students and sewing teachers, the book covers core topics such as waist, sleeve, and skirt patterns, as well as patterns based on the shirtwaist. It also discusses underwear, drawers, and the making of patterns for special designs through drafting or modeling. The text emphasizes fundamentals, clear reasoning, and practical application over memorized steps, so readers learn why changes to a pattern affect the final garment.

Foundations of pattern study that pair theoretical principles with hands‑on drafting practice
Step‑by‑step approaches to basic patterns for waist, sleeve, and skirt, plus variations for fit and style
Guidance on adapting and modifying patterns to suit different figures and designs
Discussion of when drafting versus modeling or freehand pattern work is most appropriate

Ideal for readers of sewing education, college clothing courses, and instructors seeking a comprehensive text on pattern making and its teaching value.

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