Pattern books

The notion of Couture is usually attributed to Charles Frederick Worth (1826-1895) but Rose Bertin should also not be forgotten as undoubtedly the first instigator of Couture in 1770. With its firmly established luxury fashion houses and traditional know-how (protected by the decree of 1945), France is generally associated with elegant luxury and it is important to maintain this reputation in the face of strong emerging economies and an increasingly global market.

Initiation to and training in flat patternmaking for fashion garments, in 3 books
Patternmaking is an important professional activity and an essential part of the technical process of pattern creation for fashion. Many schools train students for this activity and Dominique PELLEN indeed taught patternmaking and fashion design in one of the most prestigious. Students often asked him if there were user-friendly books to help them improve in this domain and he was at a loss to advise them, given the poor offering around at that time. His experience in the creative realm of high-end fashion and the lack of interesting propositions gave him the idea of putting together his own flat pattern-making method for women’s clothing.
To differentiate his offer, Dominique PELLEN’s method proposes products underpinned by quality, technique and enhancement. To address a wide audience, he has implemented a step-by-step approach for a full understanding of the fundamentals with the most important elements of each step indicated in red. This method is user-friendly and easy to follow for those wishing to be initiated to the world of patternqqmaking and creatively challenging enough for both the already adept and professionals. These books have a very contemporary appeal with their pared-down images for a clearer and easier reading of a total input of 1700 pages. Enter into the creative and timelessly Couture universe of the best in pattern-making methods.

Download our Couture-inspired pattern-making book in PDF format or order the paperback version
Our work on the fundamentals of flat patternmaking for women’s clothing is available in paperback and PDF versions to suit both working preferences.  Once ordered, the paperback version will be delivered to you within 48 hours and the PDF version can be downloaded directly on our site. Given the scope of fundamental skills you are going to learn through these pattern-making books and how comprehensive the series is, the price is incredibly competitive, even low. It is not for nothing that this method is often recognized as “The Bible of flat pattern-making”.

A pattern method for women easy and cheaper, for fashion and DIY
Couture sewing is a creative and exciting profession but not always an easy one to learn or fully master. For the author of this series, it was vital to render this learning process as simple, comprehensive and accessible to everyone as possible. It took five years to put the project together and now that it has been finalized, you can make your own patterns in a top-of-the-range, if not Couture spirit.

When fashion is spoken about, it is often the design process that is emphasized, as it is the latter we see more easily in fashion images. However, it must not be forgotten that a designer also has to learn and understand the pattern-making process, so that he/she can decide whether the draping or flat pattern-making method translates his/her sketches and designs the best. Even when a designer does not know how to construct the pattern, it is important for him/her to be able to follow and understand the process to ensure the design comes to life in the best way possible. A design background helps when learning patternmaking as drawings can be understood and transformed into patterns more easily. Whether you are in the fashion world or simply DIY fans, learning how to cut patterns on the flat will be most useful to you.

Discover the “Bible of flat pattern-making” and make your own clothing
Welcome to the “Bible”! Before approaching the fundamentals of making clothing patterns on the flat, it is essential to read the first few pages to really comprehend how to start making your own patterns as simply and precisely as possible. Do not throw yourself in without taking the time to read and reflect because a pattern is made with rigor and methodology, and the latter needs to be learnt by respecting certain rules.
To make the learning process as simple as possible, each book has been compiled in exactly the same way, with namely: a title indicating the pattern to be made, an illustration giving the best idea of the finished piece, a detailed technical diagram for an in-depth analysis of the garment in question and then how to make the pattern for it in step by step fashion. At the end of each book there are chapters that explain in detail how to finish each pattern (seam allowances, lining, different pockets etc…).
Once the fundamentals are mastered, flat patternmaking will no longer be a mystery to you and this approved and guaranteed technique will become your benchmark.