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From: Bsalet
Date: 01-02-2007, 05:19 AM (1 of 4)
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Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a good New Years! I got a dress form for Christmas and am looking for some books on draping. I have a link to a couple in which also has pattern making, another subject I'm interested in  So...I wanted to know if any of you have heard or used these books and what you think of them Thanks again everyone! and Happy Holidays! http://www.fashionpatterns.com/books.html#PatternMaking |
User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43 
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From: Bsalet
Date: 01-02-2007, 05:43 AM (2 of 4)
Hey again I actually just bought, 'Patternmaking for Fashion Design' (3rd Edition) by Helen Joseph Armstrong on Amazon... It looks pretty good and got a lot of good ratings, hope it was a good purchase 
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User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43
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From: paroper
Date: 01-02-2007, 09:53 AM (3 of 4)
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Of the books shown that is the one that would interest me most. It depends upon her method though. If she is doing flat pattern it is invaluable...and I can't tell that from the description given. Draping is a different breed of cat. I do a little of that in conjunction with flat pattern and just general sewing but I've never done draping from scratch. I'm just not wired that way. I have a lot of problems getting out of the box...once I finally break away I'm fine but that is my biggest barrier.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: mommydionne
Date: 01-02-2007, 02:01 PM (4 of 4)
I have the fashion draping book, interesting but I have not tried the techniques as of yet, no time etc... When I was at the Threads challenge one of the other ladies took classes from the author and said she was a great teacher (and she had most of her books). I also have the armstrong book for drafting and have used it for a at least 10 years and still like it. Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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