The sewing & patternmaking books I use are great for beginners as well as the experienced seamstress. They are sewing & pattermaking reference books that can be used for years to come. Keep them close to your sewing machine to refer to or to practice a new sewing technique. Add 1 or 2 to your sewing library.
VINTAGE Sewing Book, Hardback, "Patterns from Finished Clothes" by Tracy Doyle 1996, good condition, dust jacket intact, Re-creating the Clothes you Love 127 pages. Inside, the book is divided into 11 well-organized chapters: including, Getting Set up, Analyzing your Garment, Alterations and Adjustments, Sewing Instructions, Patternmaking Terms, Pattern Coding and Storage, Copying a Garment: The Basic Techniques, Special Considerations (such as darts, pockets, linings, knitted fabrics, etc.) and Using your Pattern Creatively, and a Sampling of Garments. The book also features color photographs and diagrams and also has an extensive index. This is a vintage item in good condition for its age. Please view video and photographs to determine if the condition is acceptable to you.
Learn how to use french curved rulers in pattern making. This complete guide covers the types of rulers, their importance, and 6 free rulers.
Learn how to draft pattern blocks with Pattern Making Basics! A text course with one lesson per day you can start making your own pattern blocks or slopers!
Learn How to Make Your Own Patterns - Part One Pattern Making Basics - The Pattern Making Process
In this article I'm sharing 20 sewing patterns that I think are perfect for summer. The best part is, they're also completely free!
Cap Sleeves Cap Sleeves are small sleeves that just extend over the shoulder. They do not reach the bicep line of the Sleeve Block on the outer side, and they may or may not reach the bicep line on the inner underarm side. Sometimes they have a short length below the underarm. Image A -
Learn how to sew princess seams and how to draft them from a standard bodice sloper. Princess seams are vertical seams that replace darts.
In this comprehensive article on the skill of patternmaking, I'll sketch out the learning process, the ideal aptitudes in the maker, the skills, the timeframe, and the critical thinking skills you will need in order to really be a good pattern maker. This article will help you determine if learning
Hace unas semanas descubrí el libro Patternmaking for Underwear Design, escrito por Kristina Shin, del que había leído muy buenas críticas. Y, por supuesto, me lancé a probar todos los patrones desde
How to sew knit neckband and knit binding - 3 options to finish your knit neckline, including photo tutorial and video tutorial
** Check out other self-drafted patterns at Wood Child Designs! ** I’ve gotten quite a few DM’s on Instagram and comments on my posts asking about how to get started with sewing a linen top. The beauty of these designs is they are so simple, both design-wise, but also construction-wise. They are a great introduction …
Fully graded Long Sleeve T-shirt for Kids: Learn how to make an easy tee for kids sizes 3 to 9 years. Step by step sewing tutorial included!
The Hyacinth Gown free sewing pattern features a billowing sway back and a daring leg slit for the bride that's loving the current minimalism trend.
Have you fallen in love with a pattern, only to find that it doesn’t come in your size? A few ladies told me that Itch to Stitch’s patterns don’t come in their sizes – some are smaller and some are larger than the measurements. Perhaps you have a tween who is not quite big enough to […]
