The perfect introduction to the core principles of garment construction, How Patterns Work simplifies and explains the relationship between pattern making and the body.

No previous knowledge of patterns or sewing is required. Chapters start from zero assumed knowledge and build slowly in complexity with step by step examples and over 250 clear diagrams. How Patters Work breaks the process of pattern-making into simple principles that can be applied to any pattern change.

After reading this book, you won’t just be able to follow pattern making instructions, you will actually understand how and why pattern making works and be able to adapt the principles for yourself. All of the examples are shown in relation to how the pattern will ultimately be sewn so that the principles become more relevant to real sewn garments.