TY - BOOK AU - Huhta, Saara, author. AU - Huhta, Laura, author. TI - Building the pattern: sew your own capsule wardrobe SN - 9781787135499 AV - TT 520 H84 2021 PY - 2021/// CY - London PB - Quadrille Publishing KW - Dressmaking KW - Patterns KW - Women's clothing N1 - Includes index; Introduction -- Why are alterations made to patterns? -- When are alterations to a pattern necessary? -- Sewing and pattern-altering kit -- The techniques -- Pattern alterations -- Sewing -- The projects -- Sewing instructions -- Sorja top, dress, wrap dress and wrap skirt -- Eloisa tunic, sweater, circle skirt dress and mermaid skirt dress -- Luova blouse, dress and tunic -- Helea pencil dress, peplum top and mermaid dress -- varma trousers (pants), shorts ad jumpsuit -- Kuulas bomber jacket and blazer -- Jalo bag N2 - This book shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customise and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement. Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape ER -