How to use, adapt, and design sewing patterns / Lee Hollahan.
Explains the process of using and adapting commercial sewing patterns, and shows how to create original patterns.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780764144257
- ISBN: 0764144251
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition for the US., its territories and dependencies, and Canada.
- Publisher: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's, 2010.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A Quarto Book"--title page verso.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Tools and materials. Essential equipment ; Choosing fabrics -- All about commercial patterns. Why use a commercial pattern? ; How to measure accurately ; Buying a commercial pattern ; Understanding your pattern ; Preparing a commercial pattern ; Preparing your fabric ; Pinning, marking, and cutting out -- Altering a pattern. Simple alterations for commercial patterns ; Simple bodice alterations ; Simple sleeve alterations ; Simple skirt alterations ; Simple dress alterations ; Simple pants alterations -- Designing your own patterns. Creating your own pattern ; Using pattern blocks ; Making and fitting a toile ; Advanced pattern alterations ; Designing patterns ; Simple dart manipulation ; Styling sleeves and cuffs ; Styling skirts ; Styling dresses ; Collar styles ; Facings and waistbands ; Pocket styles -- The pattern blocks -- Core sewing techniques.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Dressmaking > Patterns.
Dressmaking > Pattern design.
Clothing and dress > Alteration.
Sewing.
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 646.407 HOL (Text) | 33114023571375 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
