Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method

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Summary: Not what you think.
Review: I received this book when I was first beginning to experiment in drafting my own patterns, and I will tell you that this book is worth every penny if you want to be a fashion designer or just want to sew your own clothing ideas. Excellent for beginners, as it is more pattern manipulation (changing a commercial -store bought- pattern to your own design, very easy). If you are quite advanced (ie.Already know how to change patterns) this might not be the best book for you, as you might find it a little elementary to your knowledge, but can be a great reference from time to time when you are trying to remember how to change those pesky bust darts into a mid-yoke.
A must have for all who dare to push yourselfs beyond the boundaries of the boring old Simplicity's and Vogue's!!

Rating:
Summary: Not what you think.
Review: This book is written from the viewpoint that you already have a perfectly fitting bodice pattern, which you created from a store bought pattern. It gives you different style ideas, but no detailed step-by-step instructions. For instance, they tell you to remove the waist dart by combining it with the side dart.They show you a drawing, but no detailed instructions. I've been making patterns for 6 years, and I remember starting out totally confused about the whole moving darts issue. It took me an entire school semester to figure it out. This book is confused. It makes you design using store bought patterns (beginners stuff), then gives you vague directions that only a professional could understand. Don't waste you money.