How to Draft Basic Patterns 4th Edition

I just started to read and use this book in my home sewing collection. So far I like what I have read, and will start to try some of the lesson soon. However,"How to Draft basic Patterns"(4th Edition),and the technology held within, is only a plus in helping me build a great sloper. If your goal is to teach yourself more about pattern making, this book seems to be very efficient.Roz.

it's nice to have this book in my studio. I've made several patterns and do like the fit I'm getting.

It is ok book

easy, understandable, time saving

I am thrilled with this book. It is clear, concise, and thorough. I'm totally excited to make all the slopers to begin creating my own library of designs. Content-wise the only drawbacks is that it's mostly based on standard form sizes. They do give directions about how to measure the body and the drafting itself is pretty simply explained so either measurements can be used. Also, there aren't instructions about collars or cuffs or button/zipper extensions which, granted, are not really necessarily drafted by measurements. But you do need a supplemental Flat pattern making book for those items.The only real cons I can tell are the publisher's fault - not the author's. The book is rather skinny for the price - I too was expecting a monster text. Should have known better - its a textbook right? so of course they gouge the student. Shameless really. On top of it, it is rather cheaply done - the pages look like photocopies!Also, one reviewer mentioned that it came with the neckline tool - I didn't get one! Now I have to scour the internet to find a replacement because they don't have directions about how to draft a neckline. My only real annoyance.

Great

I feel that not enough information is given on pants. When explaining the draft for pants or slack it refers continuously to the skirt. Also, it is to confusing in trying to explain how to draft a pattern.

My benefits included basic instructions regarding sleeve cap design, and detailed instruction on taking accurate measurements. I've added this book to my most available resources in my office, and refer to it frequently in the course of designing my own patterns and "fixing" commercially printed ones.

nice but too simple for me,i have gone beyond that level, but its really cool for starters,goes well with the 'designing apparel through the flat patterns'

If you do a lot of pattern drafting this is a great reference to add to your collection! I especially suggest it for fashion students.

Great