Category: Giveaways
Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 1:42 PMBook giveaway helps you 'Design-It-Yourself'
If you've searched high and low for sewing patterns that appeal to your fashion sense and can't seem to find what you're looking for, then "Design-It-Yourself Clothes, Patternmaking Simplified," (Crafts & Hobbies/$29.99) may help you create the one-of-a-kind garments that reflect your style.
The book's author, Cal Patch, a former designer for Urban Outfitters, guides you through the steps for making a pattern. She offers numerous helpful tips throughout the book, like always make a muslim version of the garment before cutting your expensive or vintage fabric, always label your pattern pieces, and how to take exact measurements of your body to design the perfect customized pattern.
Projects featured in the book include instructions for making a T-shirt, an A-line skirt, a button front shirt and pants.
If you'd like a chance to win a copy of "Design-It-Yourself," just email me at jbrown@detnews.com and tell me a little about your sewing projects. Please put the word "clothes" in the subject line, and remember to include your name and address.
Good Luck and Happy Sewing!!!
