Best of
Sewing
1985
Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach
Elizabeth L. Liechty - 1985
Suitable for professionals and students who want beautifully fitted and comfortable clothing, this book offers different alteration procedures that are accompanied by identification of the figure variation for the hips, legs, upper-torso, mid-torso or arms causing the fitting problem.
Make Your Own Dress Patterns: A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew
Adele P. Margolis - 1985
Her profusely illustrated primer allows you to create your own fashionable patterns and personalized commercial patterns. You'll learn how to design and execute everything from skirts, dresses, and blouses to sportswear, jackets, and children's clothing. You'll also find tips for: shaping fabric to your figure; mastering the art of flares, flounces, pleats, and tucks; creating fashionable necklines, pretty pockets, stylish sleeves, and much more.Simple step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations show how to successfully complete apparel for work, home, and play that reflects your personal style and taste.