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A QUARTO BOOK
First edition for the United States, its territories and dependencies, and Canada published in 2010 by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
Copyright © 2010 by Quarto Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of the copyright owner.
All inquiries should be addressed to:Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless BoulevardHauppauge, NY 11788www.barronseduc.com
ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-4425-7ISBN-10: 0-7641-4425-1
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009938892
QUAR.USP
Conceived, designed, and produced by:Quarto Publishing plcThe Old Brewery6 Blundell StreetLondon N7 9BH
Senior editor: Lindsay KaubiAdditional text: Sandra WilsonCopy editor: Liz DalbyArt editor and designer: Susi MartinArt director: Caroline GuestDesign assistant: Saffron StockerPhotographer: Philip WilkinsIllustrator: Sha Tahmasebi, Chris Taylor, Katie BuglassPicture researcher: Sarah BellCreative director: Moira ClinchPublisher: Paul Carslake
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ContentsAbout this book 6
Chapter 1: Tools and materials 9
Essential equipment 10
Choosing fabrics 14
Chapter 2: All about commercial patterns 19
Why use a commercial pattern? 20
How to measure accurately 22
Buying a commercial pattern 26
Understanding your pattern 28
Preparing a commercial pattern 30
Preparing your fabric 34
Pinning, marking, and cutting out 42
Chapter 3: Altering a pattern 47
Simple alterations for
commercial patterns 48
Simple bodice alterations 50
Simple sleeve alterations 56
Simple skirt alterations 57
Simple dress alterations 60
Simple pants alterations 61
Chapter 4: Designing your own patterns 63
Creating your own pattern 64
Using pattern blocks 66
Making and fitting a toile 68
Advanced pattern alterations 72
Designing patterns 80
Simple dart manipulation 84
Styling sleeves and cuffs 88
Styling skirts 93
Styling dresses 96
Collar styles 100
Facings and waistbands 105
Pocket styles 108
Chapter 5: The pattern blocks 111
US SIZE 6 pattern blocks 112
US SIZE 8 pattern blocks 114
US SIZE 10 pattern blocks 116
US SIZE 12 pattern blocks 118
US SIZE 14 pattern blocks 120
US SIZE 16 pattern blocks 122
US SIZE 18 pattern blocks 124
Chapter 6: Core sewing techniques 127
Glossary 140
Index 142
Credits 144
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