tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post3602636334049393617..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Book Review: Sewing for Fashion Designers Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41400192807458730542015-03-25T21:58:54.112-04:002015-03-25T21:58:54.112-04:00This book looks interesting, though I have to wond...This book looks interesting, though I have to wonder if perhaps it will just be a compilation of what I already own (40 years of sewing for myself with a couple of tailoring courses too).<br /><br />I suspect it would be a great book for a newbie, or anyone in need of establishing a library. I'm getting a bit picky regarding library additions for myself. As a female I have no specific need for the menswear information, but I am very happy to hear that menswear is prominently featured. Its about time!Spookietoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551903170681381037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53898748174869035912015-03-25T21:49:42.353-04:002015-03-25T21:49:42.353-04:00For many modern clothing applications, 44" re...For many modern clothing applications, 44" results in less waste. 36"fabric for many women's wear sizes results in considetable waste. Over the last 3 decades, there has actually been a trend towards 58" & 60" fabrics. Once wider looms became readily available, why not use them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29827248335299508892015-03-13T10:14:01.288-04:002015-03-13T10:14:01.288-04:00Will have to try Pattern Review as I've not be...Will have to try Pattern Review as I've not been on it yet! I know they're pretty good even though they're old, I would have just liked your opinion :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277350303615653782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15453573080512449392015-03-12T07:47:25.125-04:002015-03-12T07:47:25.125-04:00I don't Antonia, but perhaps someone else does...I don't Antonia, but perhaps someone else does. Have you check out reviews on Amazon or Pattern Review?Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73626526647553192782015-03-12T07:31:41.675-04:002015-03-12T07:31:41.675-04:00Hi there. I'm a female heading into costume de...Hi there. I'm a female heading into costume design in September. I have two books by Winifried Aldrich for womenswear and am considering getting the one for menswear to help me in my studies next year. <br /><br />I'm just wondering if you have any of hers and what do you think of them? Thanks.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277350303615653782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33039841732236203722015-03-06T10:30:18.226-05:002015-03-06T10:30:18.226-05:00Thanks Peter, i have pattern drafting, and david c...Thanks Peter, i have pattern drafting, and david coffin's books on shirts and pants. I am going to pick up a copy of the FIT book on menswear, I hear that is an excellent book on menswear tailoringMaximusTheWestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120415563200330386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4698826816686079492015-03-05T18:55:02.466-05:002015-03-05T18:55:02.466-05:00Photo-heavy books are really the best for sewing. ...Photo-heavy books are really the best for sewing. Many books in the past had a lot of description and few photos or line drawings. Any book that masters the art of showing much with less of the confusing written description will always succeed.<br /><br />Too many sewing modern books suffer from one major problem: no methodology. The older books were written by people who learned methods and then passed these methods on. Today you get a pick-and-mix approach. A student needs to be focused down one path, not faced with a crossroads wondering which way to turn. The tailoring houses have it right, teach a methodology, master it and then look to variations if you need them.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354635601579291164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69003930969366788362015-03-05T17:12:46.027-05:002015-03-05T17:12:46.027-05:00Thanks for the review. I'd like to know why t...Thanks for the review. I'd like to know why the measures for so many sewing supplies are different. My sewing students always want to know the logic of button sizes, tape widths, etc., and the ones that aren't obvious have me stumped. Why can't we get more 36 inch wide fabric, for example? Why is the modern fabric typically 44 inches wide? <br />Kristinahttp://nanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37004799447670716142015-03-05T16:41:54.613-05:002015-03-05T16:41:54.613-05:00Hello from another Lappin - although I am pretty s...Hello from another Lappin - although I am pretty sure we are not related. I stumbled across your blog and am enjoying it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233457869973410111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41616573439896838842015-03-05T14:10:15.627-05:002015-03-05T14:10:15.627-05:00It sounds like a good book. It's better to co...It sounds like a good book. It's better to cover the sewing comprehensively than to try to be all things to no one.<br />Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17373943689986274722015-03-05T10:20:53.753-05:002015-03-05T10:20:53.753-05:00I think so, most definitely.I think so, most definitely.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35614353464935679692015-03-05T10:20:36.927-05:002015-03-05T10:20:36.927-05:00There are a few men's pattern drafting books, ...There are a few men's pattern drafting books, the Coffin books and, now, this one. Not to be overlooked is "Sewing For Men & Boys" from the 1970s (by Simplicity). Used copies can always be found on Amazon and eBay.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82181114204408504302015-03-05T09:23:14.326-05:002015-03-05T09:23:14.326-05:00Thanks for the book information, it looks very int...Thanks for the book information, it looks very interesting, as I too am not interested in beginner or the cutsie-childish sewing books that are so common now. I have David Coffin's shirt and trouser books, also a couple of books that include basic tailoring for men, and a bunch of vintage books for all-around basic sewing information. I wonder, could this replace some of the vintage books so my shelves aren't so stuffed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63075196631508302722015-03-04T14:59:56.570-05:002015-03-04T14:59:56.570-05:00Thanks for all the photos and the contents page; I...Thanks for all the photos and the contents page; I shop books by how I can access the contents, and these are pretty clear. The page on pattern placement was intriguing: I don't know that I've seen that before. I will get my library to buy this one.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68004002470710369762015-03-04T14:45:59.091-05:002015-03-04T14:45:59.091-05:00Hi Peter, appreciate the review.
Laurence king ha...Hi Peter, appreciate the review.<br /><br />Laurence king have cornered the market on interesting sewing books and this one seems very interesting.<br /><br />Although I have much to learn,I'm not drawn to the cutesy books with patterns that remind me of children's clothes, this might be a purchase...<br />Miss Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411582479818113011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12977234913460825842015-03-04T14:14:58.742-05:002015-03-04T14:14:58.742-05:00Thanks for the pics Peter, just like standing in m...Thanks for the pics Peter, just like standing in my local book shop and flicking through the pages!Lesleyhttp://sewniptuck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87746616917663373962015-03-04T13:13:46.252-05:002015-03-04T13:13:46.252-05:00Peter, a book called "Professional Sewing Tec...Peter, a book called "Professional Sewing Techniques for Fashion Designers" by Sharon Czachor is a good basic sewing book that largely covers women's wear. It is comprehensive. <br /><br />I would be interested to know how it compares to the book you are looking at.<br /><br />Also what do you recommend for menswear? I find most books are geared towards women's wear, however there are some exceptions. Maybe you could do a post/review on them. MaximusTheWestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120415563200330386noreply@blogger.com