Pattern Making Books Bibliography

Here is the list of pattern making books that Mary Jo and Debby recommend for the Designing Divas neighborhood group. These books have directions for different design techniques.

All purchases ordered via the book links below support our local chapter. Of course you’re free to purchase the books elsewhere. To save yourself some money also check out the used books/second hand sellers.

Requested for sale: Is there anyone else in ASG who owns these books, but is willing to part with them? A lot of us Designing Divas would be interested in buying them from you!

– How to Make Sewing Patterns by Donald H. McCunn

– Measuring Made Easy with the Two Easy Tape and Inseam Companion by Lorraine Henry

– Patternmaking for Fashion Design 2nd edition by Helen Joseph Armstrong. Many newer editions are also available, for example the 5th Edition.

– Patternmaking Made Easy (2nd Edition) by Connie Crawford

– Pattern Making, Revised Edition by Jeanne Powell and Carol Foley. Available for sale at Fabrique Fabrics.

– Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern – Vittorina Rolfo

– ASG Webinars on Pattern Drafting

If you’re interested in learning more about making your own croquis, read this post.