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Modelagem de roupas

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PATTERNS Make Patterns OWLEDGEMENTS , number of people: Errol Comelissen of poy, ‘Rury Tzizik for her support and Confidence in my patra iph some of her garments; Gina Daniel for her bea Hi ‘ drawings; Clarence Clarke for redrawing the eo, a for gradin ‘ : MPULEr pa aphs; Elaine Levitte for her creative styl Justine Mail cera r 3 Malian Elrika Schreiber for modelling the garments and for her Patien McCallum for providing the location for the Photography; the publi ee Evans, Odette Marais, Suzanne Fortescue, Linda de Vile, their hard work and supportive input; and ultimately to my huss 7 ent and support; my sons, Justin and Hayden for their understandin,, sions; aS well as my mother, Eunice Dufthett, and Liz Newdigas {wards for looking after my children so that I could work. This edition published in 2006 First published in the UK in 1995 by ‘New Holland Publishers (UK) Lid Garfield House 86-88 Edgware Road London W2 2BA ‘www.newhollandpublishers.com London + Cape Town + Sydney * Auckland 24681097531 Copyright © 1995 in text René Bergh Fight © 1995 in photography Struik Image Library: n illustrations Struik Image Library: Copyright © 1995 New Holland Publisher (UK) Ltd 1. ing, recording or otherwise, without the prior n permission of the copyright owners. ISBN 1 84537 456 8 Glossary 6 Introduction 7 Material Requirements 8 Body Measurements 10 Drafting Basic Patterns 14 Bodice Details 30 Necklines 40 These symbols are transferred to fabrics to indicate matching points. | Support the phen ata iver Bs then turn the pattern in Introduction AKE YOUR OWN PATTERNS, with its emph simplicity, is aimed at those who have a basic knowledge of sewi nid wish e their ‘own patterns, Havi rade, Ldiseov- ws worked for many years in the ered that only a certain perc of people ean afford to buy off-the-peg clothes, There ‘are many people who eannor fi that fit them properly: Besides, how many of us really have model figures? And then there are these who eannot find styles and coloars he that suit them, or who simply cannot afford to pay toxlay’s prices. Ready: pattems very often don’t fit well cither Talse that it w iy fair to share son of the secrets that I have amed over the years, These fxetors in: ired me to write this book, resulting in a comprehensive .asy-to-follow instructions, from basie ep guide with patterns to fittovative styles. an as you have furnished yourself with the rid equipment, and you have taken your bedy measurements, nence with drafting your basie patterns, No seam allowances have in the pattern draft and so need to be added om completion. Thoee sizes of basic patterns in by seale have been included at the end of the book: These patterns also have no seams and may be sealed up as instructed To save time and paper. it is only necessary to make up single pattern pieces with cutting instructions which have heen clearly marked, ie. although there might oaly be fone part of the front pattern on paper. your might have to eut two our of the fabric Should ainy patterns be ent on the fold. it is optional whether you mark this om your pattern (remember not tw adel seams to this eke) oF whether vou aetually car your pat= term om the fol Clear instructions with informative illustrations show you how to draft various odice details, necklines, collars andl sleeves, as well as Blouses, shirts, basie Flirts cand sweatshirts, jackets, skiers. dresses and trousers, Having fitted sour baste patterms, ‘you can now ervate your own styles by combining setae frome the various chapters of simply copying your on favourite styles. Uhope tis book: will stimulate your creative ixdeas. Whatever yur situation, whether you plan to wake patterns cunmmercially, For uti friemes or simply for yourself, this isthe book for yout Cuarrer lt Material Requirements sttern-making is simpler than it at first appears. lt might look technical, but once you have ced the step-by-step instructions, you will soon realize just how easy itis to make your own patterns! When your busie pattern is completed. it is advisable te make it up in ealion, ‘or any similar fabric. to ensure that the pattern fits well, Should there be any alterations, they cam be tectified om the pattern before drafting any further styles, Experiment fires with your patter making and soon you will find that with practice your confidence and creative ideas will grow, Most people will probably make their patterns om the dining room table. but if you're planning 3 workroom, the ideal beight for your table should be about 90 centimetres (3 feet). The size of your table depends on the space you have availible ~ the bigger the table. the greater the work surface. ‘The next step would be to equip yourself with the necessary tools. Most wols and paper came be bought frou stationers or packaging shops as int the case of pattern carthourtt Industrial sewing machine dealers will stock iteuss such as scissors pattens notchers awh, punches and even some metal rulees. When choosing your paper. bear in imine that the firmer the paper. the easier it will be 1» handle. Soft paper tears easily. Pattern cardboard may be two expensive for everydiay use. but it would be advisable. especially for the basic patterns and popular styles. Holes may be pumelied into the pattern pieces so that each stvke cam be strung together fur tidy storage. aother opti is fold pattern pieces neatly anf store im large envelopes with descriptions uf their comments. I Body Measurements tis very important to take accurate body measurements in order to guarantee a good fit to your pattern. You will find that in this chap- ter we show how and where each relevant measurement is to be taken. If necessary. ask a friend to take your measure- ments, taking care to establish the measuring cated overleaf. Please also check your lines it body measurements against those of the measurement chart. If they appear about the same, then use the standard measurements and s (i.e. bra or hody ES cern, Around the fullest part (shoot 18.an (7 in) below the waist). _ CENTRE FRONT ‘Measuring from the base of HEIGHT the neck t0 the waist. the neck w tev 7 ae

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