The Essential Guide to Pattern Making - Jo Barnfield

From Search Press, The Essential Guide to Pattern Making is a clear, extensive paperback guide for anyone looking to design, adapt and customise sewing patterns with greater confidence. Written by Jo Barnfield and designer Andrew Richards, it breaks down core pattern-making concepts in an accessible way, covering seams and darts, the order of make for garments, and how to work from your own measurements. Guidance also extends to developing patterns with details such as pockets, pleats, cuffs and fastenings, alongside fabric considerations and information on tools and equipment.

Designed to be easy to follow, the book is supported by a large number of colour illustrations to help you visualise each stage. With 192 pages of practical instruction, it’s a useful reference for dress-makers and designers working across a wide range of garments, including coats, jackets, blazers, dresses and trousers.

Key features

• Authors: Jo Barnfield and Andrew Richards
• Subtitle: All you need to know about designing, adapting and customising sewing patterns
• Paperback format
• 192 pages
• 900 colour illustrations
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 5 January 2024
• ISBN: 9781800922723

Sizing

190 x 246 x 14 mm

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