I'm listening to you and see where you have read the Natalie Bray books too. It was a surreal experience, as if a kind teacher was over my shoulder explaining everything every step of the way. It changed me completely. Years ago I took a Müller & Sohn pattern making course, It was about 690 hours and grueling . During the lecture we had to draft half size and then at home a third size for a reference folder....There were people doing the course because they worked in the industry but I just wanted it for myself and to have my tools and information aka knowledge to free me of my fear of working with commercial patterns....
I'm a weird American. I can comfortably switch from imperial to metric and sometimes combine both systems. I was raised with imperial weights and measure and am most comfortable with it. I did, however, work in health care and lerned metric measures. I am more comfortable with smaller more precise metric measures. If you have a ruler and a yard (meter) stick it is just as easy to use one or the other. Some tools have both inches and centimeters. As long as I know which system the pattern calls for, I can switch.
That's amazing. Although I'm a Brit I find imperial easier to see in my head than metric. I can't imagine being skilled enough to switch between the two at whim!
I agree, Helen Joseph Armstrong's book is great, I used it in fashion school, especially the contour guideline for a perfect fit. I don't use their sloper though, m favorite method is Suzy Furrer from Apparel arts (USA), I bought her classes on the Craftsy plateform and followed step by step how to draft the perfect bodice sloper, creative necklines, sleeves, skirts, etc... (amazing value/result.)
I am always late to the party watching vlogs and really enjoy yours. I have been sewing for a number of years but I have not developed good fit, such as I have a small upper chest but I have only just realisd that that I have a wide back. I am an ideal candidate for making my own block! So here goes, thanks for your videos.
Your post is so timing. Just reading about pattern drafting Helen Joseph-Armstrong (borrowed from local library). Book is current open on my coffee table. Thank for wearing your art gallery fabric dress. Due to your tutorial on this dress I sourced the same fabric and made this dress lasy year, which I love and turned out beautifully due to your tutorial 💗
Hi, I have the Natalie Bray books too. Have you taken the time to read them cover to cover? I did, every night I would read some. It was a great experience. I have most of the books you have shown so far and then some. I am a collector of all things sewing.....
Thanks for this video! Very insightful! I’m definitely looking forward to the video where you show us your “mulage” not sure if I got that spelling correctly! But it’d be really nice if you get around to it. I’m trying to work out a close fit! So once I heard you mention that! You had my full attention. Seeing your mulage would really help. Gracias ma’am
Eva, I don’t know if Hila covers this in later videos, but if you go looking for more info, I’ve always seen it spelled moulage. I’m also familiar with the term via Suzy Furrer’s Craftsy classes. I’ve recently found Joi Mahon, and she recommends comparing body measurements to your manufacturers quarter pattern (i.e. front bodice and back bodice), and cutting and overlapping/spreading your pattern to mimic your body (and work the front half and back half separately). I’ve had a bit of a lightbulb moment reading through her book.
No I sadly didn't. We were split into 2 groups; one that did Fashion&Fabrics and the other Food & Nutrition. I was put into Food & Nutrition group but always was fascinated by the Fashion& Fabrics room - this was in high school. I learnt through trial and error, books and Craftsy classes.
I do like the Armstrong book and Aldrich. Have you ever used pattern making made easy by connie Crawford or make your own dress patterns by Adele Margolis?
Can anyone help me choose the right book of Armstrong Pearson's pattern making edition? .. I'm confused between the 4th edition and 5th edition which one should I buy?? .. I'm getting the 4th in less price than the 5th .. will it be a good decision to buy the 4th edition?
The pattern Making for fashion design book doesn't have everything. It doesn't show you how to actually make proper men's block/ sloper. It explains how to draft the patterns not the blocks. Which isn't very useful. You have to redraw for everything. It is a huge let down for such an expensive book. It is a shame that there are so many bad books out there.
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I'm listening to you and see where you have read the Natalie Bray books too. It was a surreal experience, as if a kind teacher was over my shoulder explaining everything every step of the way. It changed me completely. Years ago I took a Müller & Sohn pattern making course, It was about 690 hours and grueling . During the lecture we had to draft half size and then at home a third size for a reference folder....There were people doing the course because they worked in the industry but I just wanted it for myself and to have my tools and information aka knowledge to free me of my fear of working with commercial patterns....
Well look at you and all of your vintage sewing machines..........I love my vintage machines.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video!😄
I'm a weird American. I can comfortably switch from imperial to metric and sometimes combine both systems. I was raised with imperial weights and measure and am most comfortable with it. I did, however, work in health care and lerned metric measures. I am more comfortable with smaller more precise metric measures.
If you have a ruler and a yard (meter) stick it is just as easy to use one or the other. Some tools have both inches and centimeters. As long as I know which system the pattern calls for, I can switch.
That's amazing. Although I'm a Brit I find imperial easier to see in my head than metric. I can't imagine being skilled enough to switch between the two at whim!
I agree, Helen Joseph Armstrong's book is great, I used it in fashion school, especially the contour guideline for a perfect fit. I don't use their sloper though, m favorite method is Suzy Furrer from Apparel arts (USA), I bought her classes on the Craftsy plateform and followed step by step how to draft the perfect bodice sloper, creative necklines, sleeves, skirts, etc... (amazing value/result.)
Suzy's classes were the best value on Craftsy. I wish I'd finished my pants sloper before the move to Blueprint.
Thank you for adding the books in the description! I chose to read the 2nd one. Was not disappointed 💖💖
I'm so glad!
I am always late to the party watching vlogs and really enjoy yours. I have been sewing for a number of years but I have not developed good fit, such as I have a small upper chest but I have only just realisd that that I have a wide back. I am an ideal candidate for making my own block! So here goes, thanks for your videos.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for those useful tips. Diana
Your post is so timing. Just reading about pattern drafting Helen Joseph-Armstrong (borrowed from local library). Book is current open on my coffee table. Thank for wearing your art gallery fabric dress. Due to your tutorial on this dress I sourced the same fabric and made this dress lasy year, which I love and turned out beautifully due to your tutorial 💗
I'm so glad that you found the sewalong helpful.
Video was helpful. Thanks
Hi, I have the Natalie Bray books too. Have you taken the time to read them cover to cover? I did, every night I would read some. It was a great experience. I have most of the books you have shown so far and then some. I am a collector of all things sewing.....
This is great information. I am in the U.S. but I want to get the metric pattern cutting book.
Thanks for this video! Very insightful! I’m definitely looking forward to the video where you show us your “mulage” not sure if I got that spelling correctly! But it’d be really nice if you get around to it. I’m trying to work out a close fit! So once I heard you mention that! You had my full attention. Seeing your mulage would really help. Gracias ma’am
Coming soon!
@@SaturdayNightStitch Thanks ma’am
Eva, I don’t know if Hila covers this in later videos, but if you go looking for more info, I’ve always seen it spelled moulage. I’m also familiar with the term via Suzy Furrer’s Craftsy classes.
I’ve recently found Joi Mahon, and she recommends comparing body measurements to your manufacturers quarter pattern (i.e. front bodice and back bodice), and cutting and overlapping/spreading your pattern to mimic your body (and work the front half and back half separately). I’ve had a bit of a lightbulb moment reading through her book.
Hey, I have enjoyed your videos. You are amazing. Ndeipi, it’s amazing to see our people prospering. Great job.
I love that you really get into sewing. Did you have lessons in school?❤
No I sadly didn't. We were split into 2 groups; one that did Fashion&Fabrics and the other Food & Nutrition. I was put into Food & Nutrition group but always was fascinated by the Fashion& Fabrics room - this was in high school. I learnt through trial and error, books and Craftsy classes.
I do like the Armstrong book and Aldrich. Have you ever used pattern making made easy by connie Crawford or make your own dress patterns by Adele Margolis?
Thank you for sharing your wisdom
I haven't but I'll check them out. I'm always on the lookout to learn more. Thanks for sharing them
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Can anyone help me choose the right book of Armstrong Pearson's pattern making edition? .. I'm confused between the 4th edition and 5th edition which one should I buy?? .. I'm getting the 4th in less price than the 5th .. will it be a good decision to buy the 4th edition?
I'm personally not convinced that there is much difference between the editions. 💐
How can I avail..i want to buy.from philippines
Great how can i get Winifred Aldrich book in Nigeria?
How can I buy your catalogue
It's just a pattern books... that's what we call th duch ss Vogue, Butterivk, Simplicity, etc
Sorry, I didn't get the author's last name for the Pattern Making for Pattern Design book.
The pattern Making for fashion design book doesn't have everything. It doesn't show you how to actually make proper men's block/ sloper. It explains how to draft the patterns not the blocks. Which isn't very useful. You have to redraw for everything. It is a huge let down for such an expensive book.
It is a shame that there are so many bad books out there.