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Author: Donald H. McCunn
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 0932538002
Number of Pages: 190
Publication Date: 1977-11-01
Publisher: Design Enterprises of San Francisco

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For those serious about learning patternmaking
by Customer A1V07EISDOX084 at May 21st, 2008
Okay, it isn't filled with beautiful color photos, but if you really want to learn to draft patterns from scratch for yourself or someone else, this is an excellent book, and MUCH less expensive than textbooks with similar information. The author has an e-group (referenced in the book) where you can get help from him and other from other students as you go through the process. The book takes you step-by-step from measuring yourself (this alone is worth the price of the book) or someone else through drafting the basic blocks, designing the darts with a sort of draping technique, transferring darts to the block, and fine-tuning the fit through the second fitting. Then it goes on to teach you how to manipulate the basic blocks to design any garment you can imagine.

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