Make Your Own Clothes: 20 Custom Fit Patterns to Sew
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Author: Marie Clayton
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 0312376642
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2008-02-05
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date: 2008-02-05
Book Description
With Make Your Own Clothes, creating custom-fit garments has never been so easy. Learn how to lay out the pattern pieces, transfer markings onto fabric, and create classic and contemporary styles with confidence. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photography for key stages with handy technique reference numbers. All the patterns featured in the book are included in the accompanying PatternMaker CD. With this disk, simply enter your own measurements and the software generates a pattern made to fit your body. These can also be adjusted to ensure a perfect fit. Lastly, useful reference flaps fold out with information for pattern symbols and basic hand and machine stitches. Regardless of your skill level, this easy-giong collection will appeal to both novices and seasoned experts.
Customer Reviews (6 total reviews)
A tad dissapointing
by Customer A1RK9EK0GN6O0M at August 29th, 2008
I felt this book was a little dissapointing. The styles of clothes given look as if they are from ... (read more)
Very helpful for beginners
by Customer A2S7H3L67V0J2L at August 08th, 2008
easy to use if you have a little experience, comprehensive review of different types of clothes and easy patterns to follow.
Pretty good for the price
by Customer A2V09D4E2BO28V at August 07th, 2008
I've got to admit, I only bought this one for the patterns. I don't use sewing instructions, so I ... (read more)
Can't say enough, wonderful, so glad I bought this
by Customer A3GYCXMYX79284 at April 11th, 2008
I just finished making a Mother of the Groom dress using the tulip skirt modified and Leena's ... (read more)
Mrs Sharon Alsop
by Customer A3SMKCUIVOT0DR at April 05th, 2008
very good book for new sewers. Easy to follow direction and easy to understand. I have been sewing for many years, I wish I had this book when I was starting out.
Don't waste your time.
by Customer A1QV68GOIZGAHE at March 31st, 2008
After reading the book's instructions, installing the software, printing patterns supposedly ... (read more)
Can't say enough, wonderful, so glad I bought this
by Customer A3GYCXMYX79284 at April 11th, 2008
I just finished making a Mother of the Groom dress using the tulip skirt modified and Leena's ... (read more)
Mrs Sharon Alsop
by Customer A3SMKCUIVOT0DR at April 05th, 2008
very good book for new sewers. Easy to follow direction and easy to understand. I have been sewing for many years, I wish I had this book when I was starting out.
Don't waste your time.
by Customer A1QV68GOIZGAHE at March 31st, 2008
After reading the book's instructions, installing the software, printing patterns supposedly ... (read more)
