Produce your own patterns
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Those wishing to produce their own clothing patterns must employ a professional to true the edges and grade the pattern into a range of sizes. The key element in a pattern's success is clear instructions, which should be tested on people with a variety of skill levels.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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The tools of the patternmaker
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The tools and techniques used by professional patternmakers can be useful to home sewers who need to make and alter patterns. It is worth considering purchasing equipment including a drafting curve, a transparent straight-edge ruler and mechanical pencils.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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Take a pattern to the max
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Changing finishing techniques, fabric types or size can allow many patterns to be reused to produce more than one item.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000
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