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Fast Fit more books like this

by Sandra Betzina

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Every sewer has to make pattern alterations at one time or another and this book provides a fresh approach to this normally complex subject. Each problem is addressed on a page spread, with an example of the problem, a step-by-step description of the pattern alteration, and photographs of the correctly altered pattern.

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The Art of Fashion Draping

The Art of Fashion Draping more books like this

by Connie Amaden-Crawford

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Intended for students of fashion design, clothing and dressmaking, this easy-to-follow bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on the dress form. "The Art of Fashion Draping, 3rd Edition", is organised from basic to more advanced topics. New and revised illustrations keep the book up to date.

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Pattern Fitting with Confidence

Pattern Fitting with Confidence more books like this

by Nancy Zieman

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Nancy Ziemanas pattern fitting approach is easy-- no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching-- just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancyas techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit ...

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High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems, and More

High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems, and More more books like this

by Claire Shaeffer

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Now in paperback, this book by an internationally known sewing expert reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends. Shaeffer gives illustrated, step-by-step instructions allowing readers to transform simple designs into eye-catching creations or designer copycats. 90 color photos. 491 color illustrations.

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Patternmaking for fashion design

Patternmaking for fashion design more books like this

by Helen Joseph Armstrong

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Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles--dart ...

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Fantastic Fit for Everybody

Fantastic Fit for Everybody more books like this

by Gale Grigg Hazen

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Now you can sew fabulous garments that fit your body perfectly--no matter what your size or shape. Nationally known sewing expert Gale Grigg Hazen reveals her no-fail way to measure a body honesty to determine its unique body shape. Included are two-color, step-by-step instructions. 50 photos.

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Fitting Finesse

Fitting Finesse more books like this

by Nancy Zieman

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- Expert advice from Nancy Zieman - Painless approach to fitting for both you and your pattern - Reference guide with size charts

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Patterns from Finished Clothes: Re-Creating the Clothes You Love

Patterns from Finished Clothes: Re-Creating the Clothes You Love more books like this

by Tracy Doyle

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" The photos and line drawings show how to copy pants, sleeves, pleats, shirring, pockets, and other details. It covers copying asymmetrical garments and knit clothing that is stretched out of shape...Doyle suggests ways to vary the pattern, then shows garments she' s collected from used clothing stores to study for unusual details...I' m glad to ...

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Make Your Own Dress Patterns: A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew

Make Your Own Dress Patterns: A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew more books like this

by Adele P Margolis, Judy Skoogfors (Illustrator)

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This profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play -- everything from stylish skirts, ...

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Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern

Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern more books like this

by Pati Palmer, Marta Alto

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Presented in a new edition that adds updated pattern industry news and revised rules for selecting pattern size, this easy and practical fitting system requires no measuring, no drafting skills, no muslin mock-ups - and it works with all brands of tissue paper patterns. Real people of all ages are featured in photographs that explain the steps of ...

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High-Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems and More more books like this

by Claire B. Shaeffer

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This illustrated, step-by-step instruction book shows avid sewers how to create their own designer copycats, including designs borrowed from iconic 20th-centruy designers, like Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein.

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Make Your Own Patterns: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide to Making Over 60 Dressmaking Patterns more books like this

by Rene Bergh

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This book is an easy-to-follow guide which will appeal to both novices and experienced dressmakers. With clear, step-by-step guidance, the reader will be shown the easy way to take accurate body measurements and draw up basic patterns for skirts, shirts, dresses and trousers, plus collars, sleeves and necklines. In addition there are also quarter ...

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Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method more books like this

by Norma R. Hollen

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Appropriate for all courses in pattern-making in fashion or apparel programs, this concise text delivers superb coverage of how to design and make garments ranging from evening dresses to sleepwear. It includes special sections on pattern-making for men's, boys', and girls' clothing, plus many useful tools such as a checklist for completing ...

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Fabulous fit more books like this

by Judith A Rasband

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"Fabulous Fit" combines a user-friendly approach to the fitting process with a dynamic visual presentation of technical procedures, guiding the user through the process of identifying a figure variation, recognising incorrect fit and its cause, measuring the body and corresponding pattern area, adjusting the pattern, and altering garments. This ...

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Patternmaking for Fashion Design more books like this

by Helen Joseph-Armstrong

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For an undergraduate course in Patternmaking. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, This hallmark text offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and ...

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Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern more books like this

by Ernestine Kopp, Beatrice Zellin, Vittorina Rolfo

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The rapid output of new flat pattern designs, facilitated by slopers, is a useful skill for any fashion designer. This classic reference provides a detailed introduction to the use of the flat pattern as a means of developing original ideas effectively and efficiently. It presents thoroughly the use of the three basic slopers - waist, sleeve and ...

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How to make sewing patterns more books like this

by Donald H. McCunn

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Every Sewer's Guide to the Perfect Fit: Customizing Your Patterns for a Sensational Look more books like this

by Mary Morris, Kate Matthews (Editor), Sally McCann

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This volume offers techniques for customizing commercial patterns to achieve a perfect fit and a flattering look. Full-colour before and after photographs and line drawings accompany the user friendly text.

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Draping for fashion design more books like this

by Hilde Jaffe

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For introductory and advanced courses in Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Draping, Introduction to Fashion, and Fashion Promotion. Draping for Fashion Design is THE definitive basic instructional text for draping in numerous fashion design programs since its original publication. This book covers all of the fundamental material for beginning and ...

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Principles of Flat Pattern Design more books like this

by Nora M MacDonald

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Written as a beginning-level patternmaking text, "Principles of Flat Pattern Design, 4th Edition", continues to provide an added dimension to apparel design and a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to-wear or custom apparel. MacDonald presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams, including a representation of the ...

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Perfect Fit Volume 7 more books like this

by Singer Sewing Reference Library, Cy Decosse Inc

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Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing with Pretty Pati's Perfect Pattern Primer more books like this

by Pati Palmer, Susan Pletsch

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This sewing manual guides beginners through basic techniques and helps build the confidence needed to overcome common mistakes. From choosing fabrics and measuring fit to buying a sewing machine and redesigning a pattern, beginning sewers will find everything they need to create expert garments. Tips include efficient methods of cutting fabric ...

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Make It Your Own: Personalizing Patterns for Creative Design more books like this

by Lori Bottom, Ronda Chaney, Rhonda Chaney

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The authors show that you don't have to be a pattern maker to create one-of-a-kind designs. They show how to start with a basic pattern and add designer details, such as lacy overlays, custom collars, novelty necklines, and more. The book explains the design process, and inspiring fashion illustrations and short exercises spark individual ...

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Make Your Own Patterns: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide to Making Over 60 Patterns more books like this

by Rene Bergh

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This reference should be suitable for anyone wishing to make their own patterns. The author takes readers step-by-step through the process of taking body measurements and drawing up the basic patterns for skirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, collars, sleeves and necklines. It also includes quarter scale patterns for a basic dress, blouse, jacket, ...

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Metric Pattern Cutting more books like this

by Winifred M Aldrich

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Metric Pattern Cutting was first published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. The fourth edition continues to offer an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments. However, the ...

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