If only all dressmaking books were as simple to use as this! Learn how to lay out the pattern pieces on the fabric, transfer essential markings and cut with confidence. The teaching project in each section is illustrated with step-by-step photographs featured at key stages. With 20 projects in total, you'll never run short on inspiration. The accompanying Patternmaker CD combines easy-to-use pattern drafting software with ready-made computerised pattern collections. A simple step-by-step pattern wizard asks you to select the style and details you want, and let the computer draws the pattern for you - in the perfect size and fit! In addition, each the custom measurements of each pattern can be adjusted before it's printed out. Moreover, a useful, ready-reference flaps fold out with information on what the pattern symbols mean and basic hand and machine stitches.
| ISBN: | 9781843403890 |
| Publication date: | 21st January 2008 |
| Author: | PatternMaker, Marie Clayton |
| Publisher: | Collins & Brown an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Genres: |
Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Needlework and fabric crafts |