Download or read book Professional Pattern Alterations Made Easy written by Kerstin Martensson and published by . This book was released on 1976-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fast Fit written by Sandra Betzina and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every sewer has to make pattern alterations at one time or another and this book provides a fresh approach to this normally complex subject.
Download or read book Mending and Alterations Made Simple written by Anna de Leo and published by Promopress. This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy, well-illustrated manual which describes how to mend clothes.
Download or read book Fitting Pattern Alteration written by Elizabeth G. Liechty and published by Fairchild Books & Visuals. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the answer for professionals and students who want beautifully fitted and comfortable clothing. The multi-method approach is logical and easy-to-follow. Each alteration procedure is accompanied by identification of the figure variation for the hips, legs, upper-torso, mid-torso or arms causing the fitting problem.
Download or read book How Patterns Work written by Assembil Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: "The perfect introduction to the core principles of garment construction, "How Patterns Work" simplifies and explains the relationship between pattern making and the body." -- Back cover.
Download or read book Pattern Fitting written by Mae Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-05 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful way to make clothes fit any size and shape Have you recently noticed that your favorite sweater or dress has started to show some signs of wear and tear, but you are reluctant to just throw it out? Do you have a particular affinity to certain items of your wardrobe and you'll do anything to try and fix them or keep them looking sharp? Are you tired of sewing ill-fitting garments that don't flatter you or your clients? Would you like to finally get to the bottom of why what you sew never seems to fit? Or are you just tired of spending more and more dollars on new clothes, and instead you want to make sure you get full value of your money from your purchases? This book will help solve all of these problems and more! Note: This book has two parts Part 1: Pattern Fitting and Alteration for Beginners: Fit and Alter Your Favorite Garments With Confidence Part 2: Intermediate Guide to Pattern Fitting and Alteration: 7 Projects and Little-Known Tricks to Fit and Design Garments I will offer you a range of different information regarding the different tools, equipment, and accessories you can use, choosing the right patterns for you, how to pattern fit, and so much more. Inside this book you'll discover: How simple techniques and accessories you may have never even considered can make excellent pattern fitting amends to your clothes Different ways to pattern fit, depending on what garments you are using and what style you are trying to achieve A range of different projects for you to sink your teeth into. Some of them will surprise you! Distinct sewing patterns, diverse methods of pattern-making, and different alteration techniques. Little-known tricks for altering garments including examples so that you can immediately apply these skills to your next project. The fundamentals of textile and apparel design since you can't become an expert until you fully grasp the basics of fashion design. Without this, you can easily sew clumsy-looking clothes. The tools you need to create accurate patterns and alterations. Also discover awesome accessories to boost the appearance of your designs and wow yourself and your clients. Seven projects to sharpen your pattern-making and alteration skills and turn you into a professional pattern designer. And those are just some of the great topics covered in this book! No longer will boring clothes have to be discarded. Now, you can turn garments into designer-level pieces that everyone will adore. Just imagine taking two different-colored T-shirts and sewing them together to produce something new! Exciting, isn't it? Every day you delay is another day you miss out making the best of your exisiting clothes and saving money on buying factory made clothes that don't excite you. Take action now by scrolling up and clicking the 'Add to Cart' button to receive this book at your doorstep!
Download or read book Simple Tailoring and Alterations written by J. François-Campbell and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revamp your wardrobe and maximize its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed customier and expert tailor Jay Francois-Campbell guides you through ten tailoring techniques, covering everything from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape. If you're looking for better fitting clothes or simply to prolong the life of your garments, this book will show you how with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Download or read book Patternmaking for Fashion Design written by Helen Joseph-Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Basic Approach Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. ome innovative, new information in this book include: Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs. Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27. More materials on children's wear and swim wear. Knock offs. Fitting corrections Advanced design projects A practical introduction to patternmaking Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring."--
Download or read book The Fitting Book written by Gina Renee Dunham and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to fit clothes and alter sewing patterns. Sew clothes you love that fit.
Download or read book The Perfect Fit written by Jackie Rutan and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oliver S Building Block Dress written by Liesl Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine it. Make it! You don't need to be a designer or pattern maker to create and sew the dress of your dreams. Let Liesl Gibson, founder and designer of Oliver + S sewing patterns, show you how to alter the elements of a pattern to make exactly the dress you imagine. Oliver + S Building Block Dress: A Sewing Pattern Alteration Guide shows you how to customize all the elements of a basic dress pattern. With the included Building Block Dress pattern and Liesl Gibson's detailed pattern alternation instructions, you'll learn how to create almost any dress you can imagine. Let Liesl show you how to change sleeves, silhouettes, pockets, necklines, hems, closures, and linings. By combining the elements presented in the book, you'll be able to make thousands of unique dresses. The only limit is your imagination! Use the skills you learn in this book to customize other patterns as well. With these techniques, you'll look at sewing patterns as just the starting point for your creative expression.
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting written by Sarah Veblen and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.
Download or read book Intermediate Guide to Pattern Fitting and Alteration written by Mae Gallagher and published by Craftmills Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of sewing ill-fitting garments that don't flatter your shape? Would you like to finally get to the bottom of why what you sew never seems to fit? Maybe you've mastered the basic pattern-making techniques and are ready to take your projects to the next level. Or maybe you are looking for exciting new patterns to update your wardrobe. If so, then Intermediate Guide to Pattern Fitting and Alteration is for you. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pattern-maker, this guide offers sought-after tactics to create thrilling designer garments. Turn tricky alterations of new clothes into perfectly fitting apparel with no difference from the originals. With simple language and sample projects, you'll learn behind-the-scenes techniques that professional pattern designers use to make beautiful clothes. Say goodbye to poorly fitting clothes and welcome gorgeous garments that set you apart from your peers. What you'll discover inside Intermediate Guide to Pattern Fitting and Alteration: Distinct sewing patterns, diverse methods of pattern-making, and different alteration techniques Little-known tricks for altering garments including examples so that you can immediately apply these skills to your next project The fundamentals of textile and apparel design since you can't become an expert until you fully grasp the basics of fashion design. Without this, you can easily sew clumsy-looking clothes The tools you need to create accurate patterns and alterations. Also discover awesome accessories to boost the appearance of your designs and wow yourself and your clients Seven projects to sharpen your pattern-making and alteration skills and turn you into a professional pattern designer And much, much more! Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed! Each chapter will walk you through everything you need to know in a clear, easy-to-understand way. No longer will boring clothes have to be discarded. Now, you can turn garments into designer-level pieces that everyone will adore. Just imagine taking two different-colored T-shirts and sewing them together to produce something new! Exciting, isn't it? You can do all that and more by adding this book to your cart! Get started now!
Download or read book Fitting and Pattern Alteration written by Elizabeth Liechty and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Third Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained--giving readers the why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include new photographs of common fit problems, as well as instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem. New to this Edition ~ Chapters open with added key terms and chapter objectives ~ End-of-chapter discussion questions allow the reader to fully engage with the content ~ New 2-color graded pattern illustrations, measurement illustrations, photos of actual body types and illustrations of advanced bodice and pant fitting patterns ~ Updated Reality Check boxes present further details on the topic at hand and reinforce the learning experience Introducing Fitting and Pattern Alteration STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
Download or read book Pattern Fitting With Confidence written by Nancy Zieman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancy Zieman's pattern fitting approach is easy - no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching—just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancy's techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit your size and shape. Multiple fitting charts are included in the book, as well as an index for locating technical information at a glance.
Download or read book The Perfect Fit written by Editors of Creative Publishing and published by Creative Publishing int'l. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good fit improves the comfort and appearance of any garment and is the reason many people sew their own clothes. However, it's common to worry about ruining a pattern when you cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. The Perfect Fit makes pattern alterations easy with proven methods illustrated step-by-step. This complete guide includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the pattern, and fine-tuning the fit with small adjustments like moving buttons and reshaping darts. The Perfect Fit shows how to change a commercial pattern sized for millions of women into a sewing blueprint sized to fit your figure alone. Altering patterns has never been easier, thanks to the help of 400 step-by-step photographs!
Download or read book Professional Pattern Grading for Women s Men s and Children s Apparel written by Jack Handford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-01-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic text offers students and industry professionals detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations for grading pattern pieces for women's, men's and children's wear.