Easy Guide to Sewing Pants (Sewing Companion Library) [Paperback]

Lynn MacIntyre (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sewing Companion Library | Publication Date: June 1, 1998

Fitting a pair of pants is one of the most challenging tasks for the home sewer, From choosing the right pattern size and style to finishing off a perfect hem, readers will get clear instructions at every step, Includes how to take careful body measurements to make a pair of pants that fits perfectly and is more flattering than anything off the rack.
-- Offers advice on choosing flattering patterns and fabric.
-- Teaches how to adjust a commercial pattern for almost any body type.
-- Instructs on inserting a perfect fly zipper, adding elastic to a waistband and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561582336
• ISBN-13: 978-1561582334
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Guide to Sewing Pants, June 19, 2000

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Nancy J Wiesner - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Pants (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)

Having bought and looked at a number of different books to help me with fitting pants/slacks, including those by Palmer/Pletsch, Gale Griggs and others, I kinda gave up. I needed a guide in plain English, easy to use, and not overwhelming. In other words, a tool I would use. I picked up this book, "Easy Guide to Sewing Pants," at the library just because it was there. After reading and using it, I am greatly impressed! Have tried fitting my first pair of pants for my mother and they were perfect! Fit, ease, grain, hang of legs were absolutely perfect. This book purchase is a definite boon to my sewing library. I highly recommend this book to all of us who wish to learn more about the art of fitting slacks/pants.

56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Pants Book, January 18, 2002

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Marianne P. Luckett (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Pants (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)

The "Easy Guide to Sewing Pants" is the only book you will ever need to have a great pair of pants that truly fits you perfectly. I had tried many different approaches over the years but never achieved the fit I needed until I bought this book. Ms. MacIntyre's diagrams for fitting problem areas are clear, easy- to-follow; and best of all, they work! Her step-by-step instructions on how to make design changes to your basic pattern will give you many different looks with having to go through the fitting process again. I was so excited when I made a style change to my pattern and didn't have to worry about whether they would fit. No more frustration!! If that's not enough, I also found Ms. MacIntyre's construction techniques to be absolutely the best and gave me very professional results. The "Easy Guide to Sewing Pants" is a "must" for any sewer's library.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Guide to Sewing Pants, June 3, 2001

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Suzanne Fox (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Guide to Sewing Pants (Sewing Companion Library) (Paperback)

For fitting and making pants, I have found the "Easy Guide to Sewing Pants" an invaluable source. The book delivers a goldmine of information that really works. Ms. MacIntyre's meticulously thorough instructions are presented in clear, concise easy-to-grasp prose that I found a constant source of pleasure when I need to search for answers. This classy book sets high standards and is a cherished addition to my sewing library.