The perfect introduction to the core principles of garment construction, "How Patterns Work" simplifies and explains the relationship between pattern making and the body. Instead of learning hundreds of separate pattern making processes, "How Patterns Work" will break the process into simple principles that can be applied to any pattern change.
After reading this book, you won’t just be able to follow pattern making instructions - you will actually understand how and why pattern making works and be able to adapt the principles for yourself.
Whether you are a novice fashion student, or an experienced home sewer this is the perfect book to simplify the terminology and principles behind complex pattern making books and sewing courses.
Designed as a companion guide to other pattern making texts, "How Patterns Work" consolidates pattern making methods into simple, memorable processes - making this book a perfect refresher guide for even the most advanced pattern maker.
Please note that this book does not include paper patterns and does not cover specific pattern drafting exercises. Instead, this book will provide you with an overview to simplify the way you think about pattern making, arming you with knowledge that can be applied to any pattern change.
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