{"title":"Fashion Design Books – Pattern Drafting \u0026 Garment Design Guides","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCreate More From Every Custom-Fit Sloper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove beyond basic pattern drafting and discover how one well-fitting sloper can become the foundation for an entire collection of original garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSure Fit Designs fashion design books guide makers through the process of transforming custom-fit slopers into thoughtfully designed dresses, shirts, pants, jackets, and other garment styles. Each book combines clear instruction, detailed illustrations, and practical design projects to help you understand not only what to change, but why each pattern adjustment works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for real bodies and real garment-making goals, these resources support the Sure Fit Designs approach to sloper drafting, fitting, design, and construction. They help you preserve the fit you have worked to achieve while developing new style lines, silhouettes, design details, and garment variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Skills, Confidence, and Creative Freedom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these design books to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransform fitted slopers into original garment patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply professional pattern-drafting and design techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore new necklines, seams, waist treatments, silhouettes, and style details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how proportion and design lines influence the finished garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate custom-fit clothing for yourself, students, customers, or clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild the confidence to design beyond commercial patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a versatile library of garments from a dependable, fitted foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Makers Ready to Go Further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists expanding their custom-fit wardrobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing instructors and fitting educators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom clothing makers and alteration professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and pattern-design students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced makers developing original designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone ready to turn a fitted sloper into greater design freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book builds on the Sure Fit Designs custom-fit system and provides a practical path from foundation to finished design. Whether you are creating for yourself or others, these resources help you make garments that fit real bodies, reflect an individual design vision, and support a lifetime of creative garment making.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pants-the-mix-n-mulitply-designing-book","title":"Pants That Mix \u0026 Multiply: Pants Pattern Design Book + Online Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePants Pattern Design Book + Online Sewing Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePants That Mix \u0026amp; Multiply is a pants pattern design book and online course for makers ready to advance their pants pattern drafting skills. Using your fitted Sure Fit Designs Pants Kit sloper as a foundation, this garment design guide walks you through five custom-fit pants projects plus a bonus comfort-pants design — from flared-leg and cropped styles to contoured waistbands, inverted pleats, and cuffed hems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive design book and accompanying online course guide you through five coordinated pants designs, a bonus comfort-pants project, and a final section devoted to combining design elements in new ways. Each project demonstrates how your fitted pants foundation can be adapted through changes to the leg shape, waistband, waist finish, hem, pleats, and overall styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying solely on commercial patterns, you will learn how to develop multiple custom-fit pants designs from one dependable sloper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate multiple pants styles from one fitted pants sloper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen your understanding of pants-pattern development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore different waist treatments, leg shapes, hems, and design details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow detailed written instructions supported by clear illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce the design process through the accompanying online course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence adapting and combining pants-design features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate custom-fit pants for yourself or others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create flared-leg pants with an elasticized waist edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop cropped-leg pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to design a high, wide waistband with inverted pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a faced waist edge with a cuffed hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop a contoured hip and waist band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create comfortable yoga, travel, or leisure pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to mix and combine design features to develop additional variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Design Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlared-Leg Pants with Elasticized Waist Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCropped-Leg Pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh, Wide Waistband with Inverted Pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaced Waist Edge with Cuffed Hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured Hip\/Waist Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: Yoga, Travel, and Comfort Pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative Fun: Mix \u0026amp; Multiply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePants That Mix \u0026amp; Multiply is designed for makers who have completed a fitted pants sloper and are ready to explore a wider range of pants-design possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists creating custom-fit pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing instructors teaching sloper-based pattern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom clothing makers designing for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and pattern-design students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced makers seeking greater design flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone ready to create more styles from a fitted pants foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2f2f2f; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:16px 0; background-color:#f3f1ee; color:#2f2f2f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Before You Begin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book requires a completed, well-fitting pants sloper drafted with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pants-master-pattern-kit-sew-pants-that-fit\" style=\"color:#2f2f2f; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSure Fit Designs Pants Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The Pants Kit is sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pants-master-pattern-kit-sew-pants-that-fit\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#2f2f2f; color:#faf9f7; padding:8px 18px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGet the Pants Kit →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic familiarity with sewing, pattern alteration, and garment construction is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe comprehensive Pants That Mix \u0026amp; Multiply design book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, illustrated pattern-development instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited access to the online course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive coordinated pants designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bonus comfort-pants project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA creative section for combining and developing additional variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Be Able to Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing Pants That Mix \u0026amp; Multiply, you will be able to use your fitted pants sloper as the starting point for a broader range of custom-fit pants. You will gain greater confidence changing leg shapes, developing waist treatments, adding design details, and combining features to create pants that suit different purposes, fabrics, and personal design preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sure-Fit Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6528574816299,"sku":"MnM","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2583\/9438\/files\/Pants_that_Mix_Multiply_copy.webp?v=1783717126"},{"product_id":"sew-sensational-shirts-designing-book","title":"Sew Sensational Shirts — Designing Book \u0026 Online Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShirt Pattern Design Book + Online Sewing Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew Sensational Shirts is a shirt pattern design book and online course for makers ready to advance their shirt pattern drafting skills. Using your fitted Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit sloper as a foundation, this garment design guide walks you through six custom-fit projects — from a hoodie jacket and shirtwaist dress to wrap blouses, overblouses, and a bonus crossover-shoulder T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive design book and accompanying online course guide you through six coordinated shirt and blouse projects, including a hoodie jacket, shirtwaist dress, asymmetrical wrap blouse, detachable-collar overblouse, pleated blouse, and crossover-shoulder T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach project begins with your fitted Shirt Kit sloper and demonstrates how the foundation can be reshaped, adapted, and developed into new styles while preserving the fit established through the Sure Fit Designs system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate multiple garment designs from one fitted shirt sloper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen your understanding of shirt-pattern development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how style lines, collars, plackets, pleats, necklines, and garment proportions work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow detailed written instructions supported by clear illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce the design process through the accompanying online course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence adapting your sloper into shirts, blouses, jackets, dresses, and knit styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop greater freedom to create custom-fit garments for yourself or others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic principles of working with the Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to transform a shirt sloper into a casual hoodie jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop a classic shirtwaist dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create an asymmetrical wrap blouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to design an overblouse with a detachable collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to incorporate pleats and a placket into a blouse design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to adapt the shirt foundation into a crossover-shoulder T-shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Design Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoodie Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirtwaist Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetrical Wrap Blouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable Collar Overblouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleats and Placket Blouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: Crossover Shoulder T-Shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew Sensational Shirts is designed for makers who have completed a fitted shirt sloper and are ready to explore a wider range of garment-design possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists creating custom-fit shirts and blouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing instructors teaching sloper-based design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom clothing makers designing garments for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and pattern-design students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced makers seeking greater creative freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone ready to develop more styles from a fitted shirt foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2f2f2f; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:16px 0; background-color:#f3f1ee; color:#2f2f2f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Before You Begin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book requires a completed, well-fitting shirt sloper drafted with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shirt-master-pattern-kit-sew-custom-fit-shirts\" style=\"color:#2f2f2f; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSure Fit Designs Shirt Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The Shirt Kit is sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shirt-master-pattern-kit-sew-custom-fit-shirts\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#2f2f2f; color:#faf9f7; padding:8px 18px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGet the Shirt Kit →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic familiarity with sewing, pattern alteration, and garment construction is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe comprehensive Sew Sensational Shirts design book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, illustrated pattern-development instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited access to the online course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix coordinated garment-design projects, including one bonus style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Be Able to Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing Sew Sensational Shirts, you will be able to use your fitted shirt sloper as the starting point for a broader range of custom-fit garments. You will gain greater confidence reshaping pattern pieces, developing new style lines, combining shirt-design features, and creating garments that reflect your own design vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sure-Fit Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6530692841515,"sku":"SSS","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2583\/9438\/files\/Sew_Sensational_Shirts_copy.webp?v=1783716942"},{"product_id":"beyond-bodice-basics-designing-book","title":"Beyond Bodice Basics: Bodice Pattern Design Book + Online Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Bodice Pattern Drafting Book + Online Sewing Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Bodice Basics is a sewing pattern design book and online course for makers ready to advance their bodice pattern drafting skills. Using your fitted Sure Fit Designs sloper as a foundation, this garment design guide walks you through seven custom-fit projects — from empire bodices and cowl necklines to boleros and cardigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive design book and accompanying online streaming course guide you through the development of empire designs, crossover bodices, princess-line seams, cowl necklines, cardigans, boleros, and coordinated skirt variations. Each project begins with your fitted sloper and demonstrates how pattern pieces can be reshaped, combined, and adapted while preserving the custom fit established through the Sure Fit Designs system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying solely on commercial patterns, you will learn how to use one fitted foundation as the starting point for multiple garments and design variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate multiple garment designs from one fitted bodice sloper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen your understanding of pattern design and manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how bodices, skirts, seams, necklines, and design features work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow detailed written instructions supported by clear illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce each technique through the accompanying online streaming course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence adapting and combining design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop greater freedom to create garments for yourself or others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create and use an empire design line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop crossover bodices and bias skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to combine empire styling with princess-line seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to draft two cowl-neck blouse variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a cardigan with a diagonal hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop two bolero variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to combine and adapt design features to create additional styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Design Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire with Crossover Bodice and Bias Skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire Design with Princess-Line Seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowl-Neck Blouse—Variation 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowl-Neck Blouse—Variation 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfy Cardigan with Diagonal Hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bolero—Variation 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bolero—Variation 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Bodice Basics is designed for makers who are ready to progress beyond introductory sloper drafting and explore more advanced garment-design possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists creating custom-fit garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing instructors teaching pattern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom clothing makers designing for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and pattern-design students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced makers seeking greater creative freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone ready to develop more styles from a fitted bodice foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2f2f2f; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:16px 0; background-color:#f3f1ee; color:#2f2f2f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Before You Begin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book requires a completed bodice sloper drafted with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dress-pattern-drafting-kit-custom-fit-sewing-patterns\" style=\"color:#2f2f2f; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSure Fit Designs Dress Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dress-pattern-drafting-kit-custom-fit-sewing-patterns\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#2f2f2f; color:#faf9f7; padding:8px 18px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGet the Dress Kit →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic familiarity with sewing, pattern alteration, and garment construction is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe comprehensive Beyond Bodice Basics design book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, illustrated pattern-development instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited access to the streaming course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven coordinated garment designs and variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Be Able to Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing Beyond Bodice Basics, you will be able to use your fitted bodice sloper as the starting point for a wider range of custom-fit garments. You will gain greater confidence manipulating pattern shapes, developing style lines, combining design features, and creating garments that reflect your own design vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sure-Fit Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40952909594667,"sku":"BBB","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2583\/9438\/files\/BeyondBodiceBasicscopy.webp?v=1783715689"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2583\/9438\/collections\/Designing_Books_Collection_copy.webp?v=1783717443","url":"https:\/\/surefitdesigns.com\/collections\/fashion-design-books-pattern-drafting.oembed","provider":"Sure-Fit Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}