Pattern Making For Kids' Clothes: All You Need To Know About Designing, Adapting, And Customizing Sewing Patterns For Children's Clothing Read Free Books and Download eBooks

                
              
Pattern Making For Kids' Clothes: All You Need To Know About Designing, Adapting, And Customizing Sewing Patterns For Children's Clothing Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Sure, there is plenty of affordable children's clothing to be found at retailers today, but the quality of those mass-produced garments can be questionable. Finding durable, well-made kids clothing can be expensive, especially when the kids are growing like weeds! No wonder more and more parents are opting to dress their children in high-quality, original pieces they've made themselves.For those looking to get started sewing their own kid's clothes, or who are expanding on their current skills, Pattern Making for Kids' Clothes is the place to begin. Inside, readers will find everything they need for creating, using, and adapting patterns for kids' clothes:Illustrated, step-by-step techniques specific to kids' clothesValuable insider tips from professional pattern designersHandy QR codes linking to downloadable pattern templatesInstructions for making patterns from scratch and customizing existing patternsAdvice from the pros on marketing your creationsWith straightforward language and easy-to-follow instructions, Pattern Making for Kids' Clothes will be the sewing parent's go-to guide for everything from rompers and dresses to jackets, pants, and more! More than 300 full-color instructional and inspirational images throughout.
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (March 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1438003862
ISBN-13: 978-1438003863
Product Dimensions:  0.5 x 7.5 x 9.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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I am an advanced seamstress and I design patterns. I spent hundreds of dollars buying commercial slopers. I cannot get over that this book includes blocks for children from sizes 3-12. Whether you intend to design clothing for your own child or you want to design patterns for sale, this is a good place to start. The blocks included in the book more than pay for the purchase price.Carla has said that this is not a comprehensive pattern drafting book. That is correct, however, if you have a working knowledge of pattern drafting, the book will be very useful for you. There are links to other books on pattern drafting for those who want more information.Links to the slopers are included, so you do not have to draft your own blocks from measurements. I think that's important to know if you are just starting out.If I was just starting to design children's clothes, this would be the first book I'd buy. It is well written and very clearly illustrated.
My very first PDF pattern was one of Carla's patterns. I loved the way she explained everything and all of her tips and tricks. Over the years, I have started creating things on my own and have been asked for patterns of items. With not knowing where to start, I never did it. When I seen this book was coming out, I knew I had to buy it. Boy am I glad I did! Received it on a Thursday and by Friday afternoon I had read it cover to cover. In pure Carla fashion, she explains things very well. The info contained in this book is well worth more than the purchase price. From measurements and slopers to lovely dresses and corsets, this book has you covered. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to start creating their own patterns.
I have been reading through this book for a few weeks and I am so impressed with how complete it is. It is chalk full of great ideas, tips and detailed explanation on exactly what to do to create children's sewing patterns. The author, Carla Crim, is a master teacher in that respect. She is able to capture the beginner or experienced sewist and explain the details in such a way that everyone can follow along. The chapters are arranged beginning with the basics and then she takes you through how to make all types of tops, pants, skirts, dresses and rompers. Finally, the book describes how to take it to the pro level. I've been sewing for years and years yet learned something new in each chapter. There are excellent charts, pictures and diagrams throughout the whole book. I would obviously HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who sews. Even if you don't plan on making patterns, to gain the understanding of how patterns are designed really helps sewists to understand how garments are put together or how to make adjustments during construction. Happy Reading and Sewing Everyone!!! :)
Given the title of the bok I thought this would teach how to draft pattern from scratch... sort of like child version of Cal Patches design it your self book..... this was not like that if your familiar with that book. This book gives you the pattern bases already made and then explains how to alter them. This is alright but now I have to hassle with printing out the off files of the patterns and going on line to get the odds rather then just being able to draft the pattern on news paper.Besides this, I think the outfits and ideas are cute. I'm planning on making my daughter's clothing for this upcoming year and I'm going to mostly use the patterns and pattern adaptations from this book. It was worth the fifteen or so dollars.
Carla's writing is so straightforward so easy to comprehend and it's terrific to have a 411 on Pattern design. Carla is so renowned and revered for her clear cut directions and her ease at bringing the sewist along. I am so impressed with her ability to create a pattern that is understandable and covers a ranges of sizes. Pattern Making is what she does so it makes sense that the book would be the go to bible for so many..Always blown away by her unique skills, Jennifer Paganelli
This book is incredibly helpful and easy to use. I am designer by accident - I didn't go to fashion school (I studied statistics!) but just started making clothes for my son when my etsy shop took off. As I grow I've wanted to offer different kinds of clothes, like pants, but had no idea where to start making a pattern. Internet DIY patterns typically have notes like "measure child, add a few inches", but when you want to make a pattern with true to size fit for multiple ages, you need to understand HOW to put together the pattern. This book simply and quickly-to-the-point explains how to start with a basic sloper and adjust. The charts included with standard sizing are great, and I am so thankful she included a source. This book was exactly what I needed to continue expanding my business.
I'm just getting into drafting patterns. I found this book very helpful for me, a beginner. There is a lot of great information that's not overwhelming like a few of the other books I've ordered on the same subject. I'd recommend this book and I'm glad I purchased it.
This book hasn't gotten the credit or high praise that it DEFINITELY deserves!!!! Yes, there are a few things I would've changed/added; HOWEVER, as one of the ONLY books on the market that actually addresses and focuses solely on pattern making for KIDS clothes....AND for an insanely reasonable and awesome price!!!! Yes, there are more 'technical' and 'professional' textbooks and reference books available for 'fashion designers' and for adult clothing/perfect fitting to your own body, but this book is an EXCELLENT resource for anyone --- even the most advanced --- that is well worth the price! The author should definitely be proud of this work and commended for providing the 'how-to's' of pattern making instead of just providing a book of 10-20 pre-made patterns for you to sew! I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT THIS BOOK AND ANY "NEGATIVES" ARE EASILY AND QUICKLY FORGOTTEN WITHIN MINUTES OF FLIPPING THROUGH THE PAGES!!!!!! :)EXCELLENT RESOURCE! WELL DONE, WELL WRITTEN, AND I WOULD ABSOLUTELY PURCHASE A 'FOLLOW-UP' OR ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR!
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