Design Enterprises of S. F., How to Make Sewing Patterns

Table of Contents of
How to Make Sewing Patterns
by Donald McCunn

Basic Body Contours and Lines
Measurements: Girth Measurements; Length Measurements; Fitting Yourself
Fabric Grain Lines
Ease
The Basic Skirt: The Body and the Skirt; The Skirt Pattern
Fitting Procedures: Fitting the Skirt
The Basic Pants: The Body and the Pants; The Front Pants Pattern; The Back Pants Pattern; Fitting the Pants; Styling the Pants
The Bodice Pattern: The Man's Body in Front; The Man's Front Pattern; The Shapes of the Back; The Back Pattern; The Woman's Body in Front; The Woman's Front Pattern; Fitting the Bodice; Fabric Grain and the Waist
Fitting Yourself: Fitting the Bodice on Yourself; Fitting the Skirt on Yourself
The Basic Sleeve: The Body and the Sleeve; The Sleeve Pattern; Fitting the Sleeve

Changing Seam Locations: Changing External Lines; Changing Internal Lines
Changing Dart Locations
Changing Darts to Seams
Adding Fullness: The Principles of Adding Fullness; The Procedure for Adding Fullness
Sleeve Variations
Collars and Necklines: The Mandarin Collar; Shirt Collar I; Shirt Collar II; The Flat Collar; Adding Fullness to Collars; Cowl Necklines

Skirts: The Fitted Skirt; Full Skirts
Pants: Waistbands; Plackets; Pockets; Cuffs
Shirts and Blouses: The Body of the Shirt; The Shirt Sleeve; Full Sleeves and Tapered Cuffs
Dresses and Tops: Low Necklines; High Waistlines; Wrap Around Closings
Jackets and Coats: Expanding the Basic Patterns; The Man's Suit Jacket; The Two Piece Sleeve; Fitting the Man's Suit

Table of Contents of How to Make Sewing Patterns by Donald McCunn