Simplified Systems of Sewing Styling - Lesson Two, Pattern Alteration

Book excerpt: This is the second part of “Simplified Systems of Sewing Styling”, a series that aims to outline the fundamental rules for making clothes in the simplest way possible. This volume deals primarily with altering patterns and offers the reader all the secrets of adjusting the pattern to fit their own figure. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is perfect for anyone with an interest in making their own clothes, especially those of a more traditional style. Contents include: “Introduction to Sewing and Needlework”, “Pattern Alteration”, “Personal Measurement Chart”, “Pattern Units”, “Pattern Marking”, “Order of Alteration”, “How to Alter”, “Pattern”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.