Some of these books detail the 2 different ways to pattern drafting– Flat pattern method and the Draping method but most have the flat pattern method. Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in.

Designing Patterns : A Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting

She doesn't always explain how to calculate some of the lines she shows and doesn't set it out in the clearest of ways. It gives you a clear understanding of the basics of pattern making and makes it easy for you to make your own patterns.I have always been challenged in the arithmetic department and am now at an age where my shoulders are smaller, my bust is larger, my waist has thickened, not to mention the hip measurement- I am alone, so no one to help there. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. McCunn as a present and use a link from your site so you get the commission for the vendor because your list of good pattern books was so helpful in finding a suitable book. You also might try asking for drafting book recommendations and drafting/pattern alteration advice at pattern review.

Designing patterns by Hilary Campbell | Open Library Designing patterns by Hilary Campbell | Open Library

Positive word of mouth can bring you new business like a hailstorm but some negative publicity of bad fitting etc and it will be as if you never existed.The book is straight forward: what tools you need, how to measure a figure correctly, seam allowance guide, the bodice, collars, sleeves, skirts, trousers, jackets and coats, underwear. This is an easy to follow, highly recommended book for pattern making with various illustrations that clearly explain how to convert basic patterns to different types of designs. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. Master Patterns And Grading For Women’s Outsizes and Pattern Grading for Men’s Clothes belong to the same author. Or maybe you would like to check out the posts on this blog on making a basic bodice block and how to measure the body.