DONALD H

Pattern design is not rocket science. On this website I show how kids 5 years and older can create their own original pattern designs for three dimensional shapes even before they learn to sew. The first three parts illustrate the basic pattern design techniques. For kids who do want to sew, the fourth part describes the basic hand and machine sewing techniques... There are two basic approaches to creating sewing patterns for garments. The most common approach has been developed for people working in the fashion industry. This approach uses generic patternmaking instructions. The designer and pattern maker are creating patterns and garments for people they will never see... The approach described in these books and classes is Custom Bespoke Pattern Making where you design garments for a specific individual. It is based on looking at the body you are sewing for and learning how to shape two-dimensional patterns (and fabric) to fit the three-dimensional contours of the body. You start..

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