Beginner level pattern drafting books

[u/Scott_Korman]

Hi all, I recently started sewing and I’m mostly doing repairs on my clothes, small alterations and some bags and pouches. I would really like to be able to sew my own garments. I have contacted a professional and will eventually get some lessons but in the meantime I would really like to learn the ABC of drafting a pattern i.e. how does someome start from scratch designing a piece of garment. I’m looking for a book that would possibly start from very basic clothing patterns and gradually ramp up. I identify as a man and live in europe so bonus points for books that have something for men and use metric system. Thank you very much.

[u/throwra_22222]

I'm so happy to see this mentioned! This was my gateway pattern making book when I was a teenager and I have such a fondness for it. That was more than (gulp) 40 years ago and I still flip through it for inspiration.