Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking

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Summary: Great book, but it is all in METRIC!
Review: This book is very well written, and can take an intermediate home sewer into pattern drafting (creating patterns on paper using measurements and math) with little to no difficulty. The one thing to be forewarned about is that this book uses the metric system, which will require new rulers, tape measures, etc. That difficulty aside, I can not reccomend this book enough. Drafting methods for basic shifts, sleeves, pants, and skirts are given. In addition numerous variations are given, such as kimono sleeves, bikini tops, princess lines and guidelines for drafting men's and children's clothes. I looked at many books on drafting before choosing this one, and I can honestly say it is the best I have seen