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How to use, adapt, and design sewing patterns / Lee Hollahan.

Hollahan, Lee. (Author).

Summary:

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.
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.

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