Picture 1 is the costume I made and picture 2 is the actual costume from the film.
I made this costume from a self drafted patterns. I used a book called Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear by Winifred Aldrich (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=winifred+aldrich&qid=1617566759&sprefix=winifre&sr=8-1) For this costume I drafted a historical frock coat, trousers waistcoat and shirt. I drafted basic blocks from this book and adapted them to what I needed.
The jacket is made from a checked wool and the trousers are made from a striped wool. The waistcoat is made from a black and silver floral brocade and the shirt is made from turquoise cotton. All these fabrics came from Minerva crafts. The neck tie is a black Liquorice allsorts pattern cotton that came from Etsy.
The trousers feature embroidery on one of the legs and the coat and waistcoat feature pockets.
This costume was made for my final major project at university and it turned out really well and I am sooo proud of what I accomplished with this costume!
I made these from a self drafted patterns. I used a book called Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear by Winifred Aldrich (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=winifred+aldrich&qid=1617566759&sprefix=winifre&sr=8-1)
The shirt is made from white satin from fabric land and features a collar and button stand.
The grey top is made from a ribbed jersey from fabric land and features a collar and centre front zip.
The waistcoat is made from black and silver floral brocade and polyester lining from Minerva Crafts and features 4 pockets in the front.
I am a fairly experienced sewer so these was pretty easy to make and was all loads of fun to make. My boyfriend absolutely loves them!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683838262/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qUefFbTY09MBA
There is the link for it in Amazon! It's a wonderful resource and has wonderful patterns. This sweater is very loosely based on a pattern in here, and thanks.
Thank you.
The other issue in pattern making is sometimes you can draft a pattern correctly but it looks odd because you didn't sew it quite right. That's why having some sewing experience helps.
The other two drafting books recommended by other redditors are highly thought of. Here's another.
Has anyone here purchased this harry potter knitting book? I came across it on my local library's web site but the reserved list is months long. Its only $1.99 to purchase the kindle version and I was wondering if anyone had any reviews. I might buy it just to see as it so cheap for 25 patterns.
I don't subscribe to any magazines. I had a subscription to Threads years ago and there were too many styles that looked home ecky. The Burda patterns usually don't interest me. I don't usually like Vogue patterns, so I've never read the magazine.
Occasionally, I'll see an interesting review of a magazine pattern on a site like Japanese Sewing Books and will save it.
I have a small library of basic patterns and also like Japanese sewing books, such as "Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom".
This edition of How to Draft Basic Patterns walks you through the process of creating a sloper from body measurements and then has some basic garment instructions. Highly recommend.
Does she have a set of nice crochet needles? Other things like stitch markers, fancy embroidery scissors... a book of crochet or animaguri animals There are harry potter crochet books! https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Wizardry-Patterns-Official/dp/1647222605/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=59243009957&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqGcBhCJARIsAFQ5ke4wJnXUGQJEYLX-Y3NE4283LyUtq0P6ErUCXXilYVHbfgJ7AdH9BosaAs7UEALw_wcB&hvadid=295775071195&...
I know you don't want to do a gift card but you can never go wrong because she can always use more yarn!
Depending on her hogwarts house, a blanket or sweater
A Lego set
For dnd some dice or a dice bag
Tanis Grey (or Gray) did an entire book of Harry Potter patterns. She used to do Vogue patterns and you can follow her on FB.
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Knitting-Official-Pattern/dp/1683838262/ref=nodl_
I would recommend a book like DK’s https://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Definitive-History-Costume-Style/dp/0756698359 (easily found in a library) and from there once you identify a specific period, style movement, you can find more detailed books using the search terms like handbook and 15th century dress for an example.
Since I haven't said yet, and I see admin's asking others, the pattern is from the official book found here. Buyer beware that the author doesn't respond, the book has a lot of errors in it from small chart issues to calling for only 25-40% of the yarn needed. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1647222605/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_MZ4V8536E5R2Q2X0MG3A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
There’s a book on Amazon that is like the fabric bible but I believe it’s crazy expensive.
I’ll be honest, there’s a lot to learn. The best way is to just buy swatches, go to your local fabric store and investigate. Touch, feel, understand.
Over time you’ll learn what you like and what you don’t like and you’ll learn all about the fibres but just take it slow, don’t try to learn everything at once, and have fun!
metric pattern cutting for menswear
The womenswear version is great. If the mens version is anything like it, I’d recommend it as a staple.
Pattern from [Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry
](http://Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry | Crochet Patterns | Harry Potter Crafts: The Official Harry Potter Crochet Pattern Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647222605/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_D03KVFJ95BS2DY488T0F)
Definitely look into vintage patterns then. They usually have much nicer details than what's currently available. You may still have to alter the pattern to fit you since many vintage patterns are smaller than current ones are. Plus size women's patterns are just as blocky and potato sack as plus size men's patterns. Do they think that plus sized people don't require professional clothing, have jobs or attend events they need to dress for?
Winifred Aldrich's Metric Pattern Cutting was suggested in this thread, but she has also written a book for menswear. I think that would be more appropriate for you. It uses metric measurements, but really, it's just a unit of measure. I'm American, but prefer metric because it's more accurate. Here's the Amazon link. I hope that helps you find something that fits you well.
Oh don't worry, a decent amount of professional pattern cutting is copying some vintage (or sometimes not vintage) garment anyways. I think copying clothes is a great way to start learning.
If you decide to learn, I've heard good things about the books by Winifred Aldrich. I use the Muller and Sohn books, but they're quite a bit more expensive.
If you ever need any help with patterns or making stuff feel free to DM me, I always like seeing other peoples work!
I know you are probably looking for free patterns, but this book was worth every penny. This is coming from a person that hates paying for patterns but this book has more than paid for itself. Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: The Official Harry Potter Knitting Pattern Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683838262/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_VH6MCJAR13SJFBP0VJ4J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
There are hundreds, but here's one.
Google the period.
Bernadette Banner's videos cover many garments from that period.
Google History Bounding.
Thank you!!! The pattern is a mash up of two others. I got the Snitch design from this book Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry | Crochet Patterns | Harry Potter Crafts: The Official Harry Potter Crochet Pattern Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647222605/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DVQP0ZD1JDQV9D7A94WH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And the sweater was a borrowed pattern from something I made prior https://www.etsy.com/listing/875771455/pattern-sweater-with-letter?ref=lx_share
I took the width and height count of the sweater and designed the stitch out so I knew when and where to start each group. It was a labor of love getting it all out but I'm so happy with the results!
I made this jacket from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear by Winifred Aldrich (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=winifred+aldrich&qid=1617566759&sprefix=winifre&sr=8-1)
For this jacket I used dark blue denim with a light blue stripe in it. I also used light blue denim. Both fabrics came from Minerva Crafts.
The fronts and the bottom of the back is made from the dark blue striped denim and the top of the back and the sleeves are made from the light blue denim.
This jacket includes a stand collar and two slit pockets on the inside of the front and two pockets in the side seams.
I am a fairly experienced sewer so this jacket was pretty easy to make and was all loads of fun to make. I hope my boyfriend loves it when I can eventually give it to him!!
This jacket was made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear by Winifred Aldrich to make the pattern (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=winifred+aldrich&qid=1617651525&sprefix=winifr&sr=8-2) This jacket was made from a green and brown dog tooth check wool from Minerva Crafts
It features a lapel collar, green buttons and pockets in the inside.
I am a fairly experienced sewer so this jacket was pretty easy to make!
I made this jacket from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear by Winifred Aldrich (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=winifred+aldrich&qid=1617566759&sprefix=winifre&sr=8-1)
For this jacket I used green cord and black denim for the outside of it. Both of these came from Minerva Crafts. The inside of the jacket is lined with more of the green cord and black fleece to make it nice and warm. The fleece also came from Minerva Crafts.
The buttons are black with a crown design on them and I got them from Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07HDGJP64?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title)
This jacket includes a collar and two patch pockets.
I am a fairly experienced sewer so this jacket was pretty easy to make and was all loads of fun to make. I hope my boyfriend loves it when I can eventually give it to him!!
The pattern is Hedwig from knitting magic I have to admit I’m unsure what the yarn is called but I know it’s not the same as mentioned in the pattern. The wings should have been black dotted, but the shop only had this ‘candy colored’ (or something like that)
I’m very sure that this is the most technically difficult I’ve knitted so far, but it was very fun and I learned a lot
The Harry Potter franchise has an amazing official knitting pattern book full of licensed patterns for the classic sweaters, blankets, robes, and animals of Harry Potter. Not to add *another* thing for you to do, but a licensed set of Cosmere knitting patterns would be AMAZING merch.
You could have patterns for sweaters for ever knight radiant order, sweater dresses based off of a Hava, a bridge 4 hat, even a pattern to knit a little chiri-chiri.
Anyway, even if this isn't something that your team will have time for in the next decade, I hope I've planted a little idea seed in your brain.
In today’s edition of pandemic boredom, I just scanned the Lucky Shopping Manual for the first time since probably 2004. Amazingly so many of the recommendations hold up. As you can imagine some examples look dated, but there are tips about fit and proportions that are useful. While other things about work clothes and minimizing features are products of its time. Anyway it is a good guide.
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Shopping-Manual-Building-Improving/dp/1592400361
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Shopping-Manual-Building-Improving/dp/1592400361
I don't really follow this book, but did read it and it seems helpful. I seem to do ok on style though, so I don't refer back to the book when shopping etc.
now show him the Eighty Five Ways To Tie A Tie and see if there's a flip-on-the-table route for all of them.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/85-Ways-Tie-Science-Aesthetics/dp/1841155683
(which is, incidentally, a wonderful book with a drift into maths and random walks, not just sartorial)
I would also ask in the Sewing Patterns Review forum. Woven fabrics are preferred for beginners.
I would look for something with a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. Fitting the bodice will be challenge enough.
Japanese pattern book patterns are a favorite of mine and fairly simple, but I'm not sure that they flatter hourglass figures. Some American women find they don't provide a sufficiently wide range of sizes. One of my favorites is Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori.
If you can afford it, I would recommend having someone draft a simple pattern for you. That way you will get exactly what you want within a reasonable period. A skirt would be a good pattern with which to start. Skirts are versatile, can be sewn many times with different fabrics and using variations. It may cost a couple of hundred dollars because it's a lot of work, but it would be worth it. You also should buy a couple of hours of instruction after the pattern is made. If that works out, you could have a dress, and then a top made. Some of what you pick up from having the pattern made on you will transfer to fitting commercial patterns.
To find someone, you can start with the local fashion college if it's good and ask for alumni contacts, there's also the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals, as well as pattern makers who do one-off work.
I suggest this option first because it takes people much longer than they think to be able to fit and construct a garment. Why waste time with lots of false fitting starts when you could be learning how to sew?
I love the look of Japanese books and you may be able to find many things you like. The only caveat is that the styles tend to be somewhat casual, which may or may not fit into your lifestyle. Many are still only in Japanese, but an increasing number have been translated. I recommend the "Sweet Dress Book" series by Yoshiko Tsukiori, especially the first book, "Wear with Freedom." Although Japanese pattern book patterns are casual and forgiving, they still have to be traced off, worked up into muslins and fitted.
As /u/kDycu noted, Japanese Sewing Books is a good site.
Pinterest, Etsy, and ebay are sources for books. Here's one Pinterest page.
Sewing Pattern Review is a good forum if you have fitting questions.