Pattern Making for Kids' Clothes: All You Need to Know about Designing, Adapting, and Customizing Sewing Patterns for Children's Clothing

By Carla Hegeman Crim

Over-priced, mass-produced kids clothes they'll outgrow in a flash? Make them a thing of the past

For those looking to get started sewing their own kid's clothes, or looking to expand on their current skills, Pattern Making for Kids' Clothes is the place to begin.

Though there are plenty of affordable options in stores, the quality of mass-produced garments can be questionable. Finding durable, well-made kids clothing can be expensive, especially when they outgrow them so fast. Choosing to dress your kid in high-quality, handmade pieces gives you peace of mind and let's your little one express their style with custom pieces, all while building your skills and creativity.

This book has everything you need for creating, using, and adapting patterns for kids' clothes:

Illustrated, step-by-step techniques specific to kids' clothesValuable insider tips from professional pattern designersHandy QR codes linking to downloadable pattern templatesInstructions for making patterns from scratch and customizing existing patternsAdvice from the pros on marketing your creations

With more than 300 full-color instructional and inspirational images, straightforward language, and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is sure to be the sewing parent's go-to guide for everything from rompers and dresses to jackets, pants, and more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438003862
• ISBN13: 9781438003863
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.7"