The Pattern Making Primer : All You Need to Know about Designing, Adapting, and Customizing Sewing Patterns
Richards, Andrew, Barnfield, Jo
Language: English
Published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2012
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- Title
- The Pattern Making Primer : All You Need to Know about Designing, Adapting, and Customizing Sewing Patterns
- Author
- Richards, Andrew, Barnfield, Jo
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Incorporated
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1438000839
- ISBN 13
- 9781438000831
- Item weight
- 1.543 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
The Pattern Making Primer is the ultimate sewing guide for amateur designers!
This essential primer is designed for beginners and experienced sewists alike, providing step-by-step instructions and expert tips to unlock the secrets of pattern making. Whether fashion is your hobby, your passion, or your profession, this book is your key to unlocking endless creative possibilities.
Learn how to draft garment patterns and prepare your own fashion designs:
- Comprehensive Guide: From understanding the design tools and fashion terminology to mastering key techniques, this book covers it all, empowering you to create professional-grade patterns.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear and concise instructions guide you through each stage of the pattern making process, from taking accurate measurements, to drafting custom patterns, and making adjustments for the perfect fit.
- Versatile Design Options: Explore a wide range of design variations and garment types. Discover how to create patterns for dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and more, allowing you to unleash your creativity and bring your unique fashion vision to life.
- Expert Tips and Techniques: Benefit from the author's wealth of experience and expertise. Gain insider knowledge on fitting techniques, pattern manipulation, and professional finishing touches that elevate your creations to the next level.
- Practical and User-Friendly: The Pattern Making Primer is written in a clear and accessible manner, and is filled with illustrations, diagrams, and examples that enhance understanding and facilitate learning for any beginner to grasp the concepts and techniques.
Unlock your pattern making potential with The Pattern Making Primer, and no matter your skill level, soon you'll be making a wide variety of garments and fashion designs!
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About the Author
Jo Barnfield teaches garment construction, drafting, and modeling in the undergraduate Fashion Design program at Bath Spa University in England. She is also a pattern maker, constructionist, and technical designer accomplished in beadwork, embroidery, crochet, hand and machine knit.
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