Perfectly Fitted: Creating Personalized Patterns for a Limitless Wardrobe

by Lynne Garner

Learn to create your own sewing patterns with the use of muslin through Lynne Garner's step-by-step instructions. The resulting patterns fit, are shaped specifically for the body intended, and work with any fabric. Lynne also demonstrates how to adapt a basic bodice, plus sleeve and skirt blocks to create a limitless number of gorgeous tops, trousers, skirts and dresses that all fit to perfection. Choose from a range of styles or follow professional tips to create your own look.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction, Patternmaking

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly I don't think I'm drawn to the "pin and mark the fabric on your body" method of pattern making, although maybe I'll change my tune after I've tried the "do it all with math" method. The first requires a buddy to do all the work, which could be why it's not resonating with me. The galleries of things you can make once your pattern blocks are done is nice, if slim.

[Shell · Rating 3 out of 5]

The methods seem good enough, if you have a competent friend to assist. I just found the fabric and style choices to be really boring (and the colors terrible on the model) and so haven't been inspired to try anything. Also, I don't feel like the samples fit the model well at all, which doesn't give me much faith.
Will revisit this review if I ever get around to seriously trying a block.

[Lei · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book because it makes using a muslin visually friendly. I would think that those with the interest in making their own patterns would benefit from this book. At the same time, it's an easy read and has a good number of photos to illustrate what is being explained.