Make Your Own Dress Patterns
A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew
(Author) Adele P. Margolis"Anyone who can work through the labyrinthian directions for sewing that accompany the commercial pattern can surely learn the comparatively simple and clear rules for pattern making," says nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis. Her profusely illustrated primer allows you to create your own fashionable patterns and personalized commercial patterns. You'll learn how to design and execute everything from skirts, dresses, and blouses to sportswear, jackets, and children's clothing. You'll also find tips for: shaping fabric to your figure; mastering the art of flares, flounces, pleats, and tucks; creating fashionable necklines, pretty pockets, stylish sleeves, and much more. Simple step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations show how to successfully complete apparel for work, home, and play that reflects your personal style and taste.
Adele P. Margolis
Adele P. Margolis was a pioneering American author known for her groundbreaking work "How to Make Clothes that Fit and Flatter." Her straightforward writing style and innovative sewing techniques revolutionized the fashion industry, making her a trailblazer in the world of home sewing and pattern making.