Felted Vests by Phyllis's Hoffman - A Step By Step Guide
This well structured book should give anyone the
confidence they need to get started and successfully complete a vest using
fibres and fabrics in their collection.
Phyllis has a life-long background in teaching
dressmaking and has produced an excellent guide on how to make a garment to fit
all body shapes and sizes.
There are tables to explain pattern making as well as
felting terminology, needs for pattern making and felting requirements. Good diagrams
and explanations on taking your measurements and pattern making and adjusting.
What I find particularly useful is a guide table outlining
how each method affects various parts of the garment. The methods are using
yardage, using a template or a resist
Once you've digested the various ways to approach your
project, Phyllis gives you a variety of vests projects to make. Once mastered, from
here, you can carry on with your own designs.
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All in all, this is a very handy A4 size book for you if
you need encouragement from start to finish with building up your felting
techniques and knowledge of tailor made garments that are assured to fit every
time.
Give it a go.
Florence de Ruiter
