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Dorothy Moore's Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking

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I really loved this book from the moment I saw it. My client sold his copy to me after months of pleading him to sell it to me. That was in the early nineties and I paid more than what's being asked for on Amazon. The illustrations of all the styles inspired me to make the patterns for many of the styles she depicted. She clearly illustrates the steps of how to draft patterns from your measurements, even though I think some of the steps are flawed. The book is great even just to look at the illustrations. The drafting instructions make it all the better. Use this book for inspiration and to acclimate you to pattern making.

This book is fabulous. I purchased it to replace a copy that I was borrowing and had to return. With this book, and a list of measurements of any person, I can create a garment that FITS on the first fitting with only minor adjustments. I have sewn for myself and others using this book. If you already know how to sew, and want to be able to make those clothes you would like, this book if for you. You work from measurements and draw your own patterns. The book shows the basic forms, and then shows how change the style.
Easy to follow instructions for making the patterns. The sewing instructions are meant for someone who already knows the basics, so they may be a bit vague for a beginner.