TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mallalieu,Nicole Claire
TI  - The savvy seamstress: an illustrated guide to customizing your favorite patterns 
SN  - 9781617453113
PY  - 2017///]
CY  - Lafayette, CA
PB  - Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
KW  - Dressmaking
KW  - Pattern design
KW  - Clothing and dress measurements
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (page 174) and index; How to use this book -- Tools of the trade -- Pattern-making basics -- Sewing techniques and terminology -- Pockets -- Button plackets and facings -- Necklines -- Zippered closures -- Waistlines -- Classic shirt yokes -- Collars -- Cuffs, plackets, and sleeves
N2  - "Get a few new tricks up your sleeve! Learn to alter existing patterns using fashion-industry methods; add stylish details like pockets, plackets, and zippers with how-to illustrations and photos, with lots of sewing tricks and tips; change up waistlines, shirt yokes, necklines, sleeves, cuffs, and more to adapt your favorite garment or develop your limitless fashion wardrobe." -- Back cover
ER  -