How To Design Your Own Clothes and Make Your Own Patterns - 1975

"Now you can create your own patterns and get designer results every time... the perfect fit, the flair, exactly the look you want. You will learn how to make a set of permanent patterns perfectly fitted to your figure. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by easy-to-follow how-to drawings and diagrams. Your permanent basic patterns (which never go out of style) will open up a new world of creative satisfaction and tremendous savings. You'll no longer worry about costly mistakes or spend time on tedious alterations because your patterns fit perfectly. You can copy an expensive dress from a magazine or store at a tiny fraction of the original price. Or design your own one-of-a-kind pantsies, dresses, blouses, or skirts you couldn't buy in any shop at any cost! Learn secrets, methods, short cuts, and techniques used by professional designers including: • how to choose the perfect fabric for your designs • how to keep quality up and cost down • how you can use trimmings in exciting new ways • how to design for your figure • how to use designer touches • how to restyle and alter ready-made patterns • how to combine parts from different patterns • basic principles of good design" How To Design Your Own Clothes and Make Your Own Patterns - Claudia Ein Published 1975, Doubleday & Company, Garden City, New York Hardcover. Approx. 7.5x10.5in. 309pp. Dustjacket has tears on front, spine. Otherwise in good vintage condition.