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The Great British Sewing Bee : All You Need to Know to Sew Clothes That Truly Fit.

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Format:
Book
Series:
The Great British Sewing Bee Series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Patternmaking.
Tailoring.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (244 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Richmond : Quadrille Publishing, Limited, 2024.
Summary:
This book, part of The Great British Sewing Bee technical series, is a comprehensive guide to tailoring patterns for personal fit. It focuses on the skill of adjusting standard patterns to suit individual body shapes, emphasizing the uniqueness of every body. The book covers initial pattern adjustments, preparing a toile (a test garment), and fitting adjustments to achieve the perfect fit. It provides detailed techniques for modifying patterns based on body measurements and shapes, including adjustments for bust, crotch, and mobility issues. The intended audience includes individuals interested in dressmaking and tailoring who seek to improve their garment fitting skills. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Initial pattern adjustments
Different body shapes and the impact on fit
Useful pattern terminology
Taking your measurements
Comparing your measurements against the paper pattern
Fitting kit
Getting started
Grading between sizes
Analysing the style of your pattern
Lengthening & shortening
Narrowing & widening
Adjustments for different body shapes
Bust adjustments
Crotch length adjustments on trousers
Bicep adjustments
Mobility & accessibility adjustments
CHAPTER 2: Preparing a toile
When should you make a toile?
Using a mannequin
Making your toile
CHAPTER 3: Getting the perfect fit
Fitting your toile
Assessing your toile
Fit issues & how to fix them
Bodices
Sleeves
Trousers & shorts Generated by AI.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
Other Format:
Print version: The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure
ISBN:
9781837832514
OCLC:
1415898795

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