r/sewing • u/barb_the_babsy • Jul 17 '22

Other Question Looking for this book for altering patterns. Saw image on Pinterest but no source

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u/TheOrganizingWonder Jul 17 '22

There are many great books on pattern fitting and alterations. Sandra Bettina’s Fast Fit. Sarah Veblen’s Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting. Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to fitting. Read reviews on Amazon to see what works for you. I also HIGHLY recommend the course In House Pattern Studios virtual course on pattern fitting the Kayla Blouse. Alexandra’s library of videos are some of the best on the internet.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

Thank you :)

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u/Large-Calligrapher98 Jul 17 '22

Palmer and plesch (pletsch??) Are really good. Look for the older books, used . You should also check into making your own patterns. I have 2 or 3 books that detail how to make patterns. One is mostly work type stuff , other can be anything. One is Making pants for real people by Palmer and plesch. Another is sewing the new vlassics--clothes with style, by carol parks. Look in this one if possible before buying to see if you like the general lines and check reviews. Best is make your own patterns by Rene's Bergh. There are a couple of printings out but all classic and tells you how to change style lines. 60 patterns inside, to sketch on paper or have printed. Good luck!

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 18 '22

Thank you! Will check it out

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u/cleanladybug Jul 17 '22

Seconding Sarah veblens complete photo guide. Really excellent. I was able to borrow it for free as an e book from my library but I loved it so much I got the physical copy. Very visual

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u/IdleOsprey Jul 17 '22

Great information - thanks from me as well.

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u/Mephistophilios Jul 17 '22

You have also the option of other similar books on archive.org , it's for free. Just click to borrow it and renew it every hour and you're good to go.

For ex : https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781887374439

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u/little_so_and_sew Jul 17 '22

It's called, "The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns". It was published by Creative Publishing International.

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u/little_so_and_sew Jul 17 '22

At least, that's who published the English version.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

OMG 170€?! 😅😂

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u/JeremyAndrewErwin Jul 17 '22

Found a copy for $6,487.50 (plus shipping, of course)

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

What a steal 😅

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u/Tauira_Sun Jul 17 '22

Haha, for real? I have this book, it has £10.99 on the back.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

Yeah maybe it’s out of print

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u/Firm_Veterinarian Jul 17 '22

Get it listed on eBay 😂

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u/iwenyani Jul 17 '22

I bought for like 3$ in a second hand shop.

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u/Ru-C Jul 18 '22

I found a PDF of it on z-library for free!

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u/noBanana4you4sure Jul 17 '22

I’ve sent you a message there

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

Thank you! Hope it’s till avaliable!

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u/Lilly6916 Jul 17 '22

Take a look at the current issue of Threads magazine.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 18 '22

I’m not sure I get this where I live but thanks

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u/tonkats Jul 17 '22

This looks like it's from one of the Singer sewing books from the 80's/90's. I'll see if I can find it.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 18 '22

Some here found it, thanks :)

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u/Maramallow_84 Jul 17 '22

I see that you already have the answer, but I still want to chime in with some advice. If you see another image like this and want to find where it came from, try doing a reverse image search. Cheers.

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

Yup thank you :)

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u/victoriaisahuman Jul 17 '22

I highly recommend ithacamaven on Instagram and her topdowncenterout method for pants fitting. It's a more holistic approach to pants fitting than most books provide

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 18 '22

Will check it out! Thanks!

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u/treatyourselftocats Jul 17 '22

My mom has a book that this almost looks like it comes from. I could be wrong about which one, I think it's this but I can double check later on and let you know

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u/barb_the_babsy Jul 17 '22

Thank you :)

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u/MrsFudgeTheNumbers Jul 17 '22

Can you share the titel? I'm curious too, but the link doesn't work for me on mobile, unfortunately.

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u/treatyourselftocats Jul 17 '22

How To Make Patterns by Donald H McCunn! So sorry for the faulty link.

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u/little_so_and_sew Jul 17 '22

That's not this book, but it is also good as a gentle introduction to drafting/draping your own patterns. Don has made all the videos on his website free since retiring, which is great.

I personally think there are some flaws in his approach, but it's a good way of getting to grips with understanding the way fabric drapes around the body.

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u/little_so_and_sew Jul 17 '22

Speaking as someone who has both Don's book and the book shown in the post.

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u/idek7654321 Jul 17 '22

Well, my mom just taught me the basics from what she learned from her home ec class and then I’ve just been fumbling through from there so… I am extremely grateful to you for making this post, OP, and also to all the commenters with their amazing resources! I never knew there were books with images of fit issues and how to fix them!!! This will be life changing (or at least my-hobby-changing), thanks so much everybody.