The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting

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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Dressmaking Patterns From Scratch

By The Great British Sewing Bee

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Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert... Read More

Format: Hardback

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The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting

A masterclass in drafting patterns from scratch

Description

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.

Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.

Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and shows you how to measure yourself accurately and all the essential kit you’ll need. Discover how to draft and adapt pattern blocks; download the PDF patterns for a basic bodice, trouser, skirt and one-piece sleeve to get started and put your new skills to the test.

The possibilities are endless as you discover how to make garments from scratch, identify and solve common fit issues and embrace the joy of stitching your own clothes.

An indispensable reference for skilled sewers, Pattern Drafting teaches you the art of creating dressmaking patterns with ease.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837833108

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour photography and illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 532g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction The Great British Sewing Bee

About the Author

The Great British Sewing Bee is a BBC reality show that began airing on BBC Two on 2 April 2013. Sara Pascoe hosts the show, as 12 talented home sewers are challenged to create gorgeous garments, under the scrutiny of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, for the title of Britain’s Best Amateur Sewer.