Patternmaking Books Ranked: Best for Beginners to Advanced

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Curious which *patternmaking book* is right for you? In this video, I compare 8 popular books—from beginner-friendly guides to advanced fashion design textbooks. Whether you're just starting to sew or want to level up your drafting skills, this breakdown will help you choose the best resource for your journey.

0:00 – Intro: Which Patternmaking Book is Right for You?
01:27 Book #1: Jo Barnfield – The Pattern Making Primer
02:50 Book #2: Lori Knowles – A Practical Guide to Patternmaking
04:03 Book #3: Suzy Furrer – Building Patterns
06:33 Book #4: Dennic Chunman Lo – Pattern Cutting (2nd Edition)
07:35 Book #5: Antonio Donnanno – Fashion Patternmaking Techniques
09:06 Book #6: Natalie Bray – Dress Pattern Designing
10:38 Book #7: Winifred Aldrich – Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear
11:52 Book #8: Helen Armstrong – Patternmaking for Fashion Design
13:36 My Personal Favorite

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