ebooks Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects by Amy Butler in Arts-Photography

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If yoursquo;ve ever watched Project Runway and wished you were a contestant; or yoursquo;re simply ready to take your sewing to a new level; Design-It-Yourself Clothes teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you; too; can create your own inspired clothing. Until now; the aspiring DIY fashionista has been hard-pressed to find self-teaching tools other than dry textbooks or books with outdated looks. Finally; in Design-It-Yourself Clothes; former Urban Outfitters designer Cal Patch brings her youthful aesthetic to a how-to book. If you want to wear something you canrsquo;t find on store racks and make clothes that express your individual style; or if yoursquo;ve reached a sewing plateau and want to add pattern drafting to your repertoire; Design-It-Yourself Clothes is the book you have been waiting for.In five key projects (each with four variations)ndash;a perfect-fitting dress; T-shirt; button-down shirt; A-line skirt; and pantsndash;Patch shares the art of patternmaking. At its core; itrsquo;s much simpler than you think. Patch covers everything an intermediate sewer needs to know in order to become a fabulous fashion designer; from designing the patterns; taking your own measurements; and choosing fabrics to actually sewing the clothing. You will also learn how to stylize patterns by using darts; waistbands; patch pockets; and ruffles. Patch offers tips; explanations; options; and exercises throughout that will make the design process that much easier. But besides showing you how to create clothing from scratch; she also teaches you how to rub off patterns from existing clothingndash;so if you have a pair of pants that you love but are worn out; or you have your eye on a piece in the store with a prohibitive price tag; you can figure out how to get the looks you want by using your own two hands.