Pattern Drafting and Foundation and Flat Pattern Design - A Dressmaker's Guide

Author: Ida Riley Duncan
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 147338303X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
A detailed guide to dressmaking, being a handbook of pattern drafting and design. Extensively illustrated with simple, useful diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to the bookshelf of today's tailor and dressmaker. Contents include: “Pattern Drafting”, “Tools Necessary for Pattern Making”, “Chart of Measurements”, “Basic Pattern for Waist from Given Measurements”, “Construction of Pattern”, “Formula for Back of Plain Waist”, “Draft of Front of Waist from Chart Given”, “Measurements”, “Formula for Front of Plain Waist”, etc. Many vintage dressmaking books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.

Dressmaking

Author: Alison Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146540516X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
An invaluable resource, Dressmaking will guide you through all the stages of making, altering, and customizing clothes. Starting with the Tools and Materials, you will learn what you need to buy and how to use it. The Fabrics chapter demonstrates the drape and weave of fabrics and explains the best uses of each. The Patterns chapter covers everything from understanding a pattern to altering one. In General Techniques, close-up photography and guiding annotation to explain key techniques step by step. A section on Basic Patterns and Variations then guides you through creating six garments. Patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of trousers. Instructions are also given for possible variations of each garment. Finally, chapters on Alterations and repairs and Customizing offer practical tips for repairing worn items and inspiration for modernizing tired pieces. Packed with essential advice and inspiration, this is the dressmaking bible that no budding seamstress should be without.

The Act of Sewing

Author: Sonya Philip
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611808332
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

New Complete Guide to Sewing

Author:
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 0762104201
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 414

Book Description
Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.

A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts

Author: Wendy Ward
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782493709
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

Tailoring

Author: Creative Publishing International
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589236092
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.

Designing Patterns

Author: Hilary Campbell
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 0859504042
Category : Costume design
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Covers all the basic steps of designing patterns including art manipulation and garment styling. Features include more advanced topics such as tailored collars and coats.

The Art of Dressmaking

Author: Butterick Publishing Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description

The Dressmaker's Companion

Author: Elizabeth M. Haywood
Publisher: Cooatalaa Press
ISBN: 9780646968247
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 430

Book Description
A sewing reference book for dressmaking.

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant

Author: Sarah Thursfield
Publisher: Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific Media
ISBN:
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
La 4e de couverture indique : "A comprehensive guide to making period clothes for living history, re,enactment, plays and pageants..."