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From: BeHipp
Date: 10-03-2006, 04:33 PM (1 of 5)
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Could someone recommend some good pattern drafting "how to" books. The one I have is older than the hills and some of the designs are very dated, though everything comes around again I guess. Be |
User: BeHipp
Member since: 09-22-2006 Total posts: 3 |
From: MartySews
Date: 10-06-2006, 06:41 PM (2 of 5)
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Donald McCunn has a great book on "Make Your Own Sewing Patterns" as well as Rene Bergh though I cannot remember the name of her book. Hope this helps. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Bekka
Date: 10-07-2006, 08:31 AM (3 of 5)
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I have: How To Draft Basic Patterns Kopp/Rolfo/Zelin/Gross Fairchild Designing Apparel Through The Flat Pattern By the same guys Fairchild Patternmaking for Fashion Design Helen Joseph Armstrong Harper Collins They are all really good books. Plus I use the Lutterloh System alot too. Depends on what mood I'm in. LOL Bekka
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User: Bekka
Member since: 07-28-2006 Total posts: 79 |
From: Charlotte5
Date: 10-25-2006, 03:44 PM (4 of 5)
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Hi there Is the book you are referring to called THE DRESSMAKERS HANDBOOK? I have this book and it is very good. As you are in the States I have checked out Amazon.com and the link for this book is below. I hope I have helped. With blessings. Charlotte http://www.amazon.com/Dressmakers-Handbook-Complete-Techniques-Materials/dp/1853687103/sr=1-3/qid=1161805394/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-5511046-9013616?ie=UTF8&s=books |
User: Charlotte5
Member since: 10-14-2006 Total posts: 10 |
From: MartySews
Date: 10-26-2006, 08:59 AM (5 of 5)
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The book I have by Rene Bergh is "Make Your Patterns". It specifically tells you how to draft the basic pattern for tops, dresses, pants, and skirts including sleeves, facings, and collars. Very informative. Happy Stitching! Marty  . It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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