Make Your Own Patterns

By Building Officials and Code Administrators International

With this guide to patternmaking, it s easier than ever to design a pleasing wardrobe, replace worn-out garments, and adapt clothing to changes in body shape. Expert instructions and fully illustrated techniques, show how to take measurements from clothes that already look and feel great, and transfer them to hand-drawn patterns, either full-size or to scale. There are patterns for any attire skirts and dresses, jackets and trousers, blouses, shirts and tees and they can be adapted for a variety of necklines, collars, and sleeves. The result is a wardrobe that s original, fashionable, affordable, and comfortable for years to come. "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845374568
• ISBN13: 9781845374563
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Imm Lifestyle Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Book in Excellent condition

Shipped quickly considering the storms that came through. Thank you!

Excellent Presentation, User-Friendly Pattermaking!

I have been drafting patterns for years and have read many patternmaking books, from the usual books found at public libraries to the expensive, comprehensive pattern-drafting textbooks. Many books offer the instruction needed to draft an effective, well-fitting pattern. However, many are very costly, dry, technically focused with little to offer for readability, photos, and enjoyablity. Make Your Own Patterns: An Easy...

Easy to understand, accurate, and illustrative

This book is great for those who would rather prefer to make their own patterns and design their own outfits. The photos make following the directions easy and the explanations are perfectly understandable. What a great book!

Excellent for modifying basic patterns

This book starts out immediately with drafting a fitted bodice, which is remarkably easy and accurate. It goes on to illustrate how to draft basic bodices, skirts and pants, and how to modify them with design features. It is not in anyway a textbook on pattern drafting and does not go into any detail regarding pivoting darts, determining ease or fitting specific figures. It is more a starting point for designing independantly...

Excellent

this book is to the point, easy and straight forward instructions,the illustrations are good. I would recommend this book for beginners or those who prefer making their own patterns instead of buying.