Lutterloh System The Golden Rule Sewing Pattern

The Lutterloh System has been around for more than 70 years, and was designed to be useful for the home seamstress to clothe her family. The Golden Rule method of pattern making has been perfected, and is very precise, offering the best measurement and fit of any pattern available.This book contains a wide assortment, from formal wear, to casual wear, and even a few children's and men's patterns. The styles are modern, and not very classic, though you will find a few classic patterns. Most patterns are for ladies, so if you want more patterns for children or men it is best you get supplements.This book is really designed for those confident in their sewing abilities, and are able to sew a pattern together without instructions. It is also designed for the seamstress who demands the perfect fit each and every time. Also you can mix and mach pattern pieces from different patterns to create your very own unique style, this is just not possible with most other patterns.This is also, a great value giving you many patterns, enough for a lifetime. Very good value as it also includes the curves. If you love to sew, this is the perfect item to get.

I love this system. There are no instructions for each garment, so you'll either need some prior experience sewing, a friend or relative that sews, find a pattern similar to the piece you're making (find a shirt pattern if you're making a shirt), or my least favorite is using a good sewing book. Trust me, find a relative/friend/neighbor that sews and you will have an instant mentor. The best part about this system is that the fit is terrific with maybe a few minor tweaks and you can make clothes for everyone you know with just this book. The only negative is my book did not include the latest supplements. The most recent was May 2017 so my styles are a year out-of-date. However, there are plenty of styles I can use and of course you can change up any pattern to add features (adding features is not for beginners). Drafting the patterns is a fun process and as there are no requirements listed for fabrics and notions, you're free to use the fabric you think will work instead of stressing about finding a fabric on the list. Have fun!!

I teach sewing and bought this so I could check it out and talk intelligently about it. Made a pair of pants for one of my "normally" shaped clients and bang - they fit very nicely. They hung straight, and needed some fine-tuning with the darting around the waist and hem, but other than that, they were good to go. Uses a remarkable system to make a pattern that is your size. You do need to have some experience with sewing and how to put a pattern together, but for a group of patterns that will fit pretty darn well right out of the box (or on your first draft), this is a great product.

This is an amazing system. clear instructions even for American that doesn't know cm instead of inches. the measuring and shaping tools are awesome with clear instructions. a fine variety of patterns was included. highly recommend if you are wanting to make your own perfect fitting patterns for making your own custom clothes.

Rulers are great and wealth of patterns are fantastic however, they are printed on regular thin paper (roughly 5x7) so all have to be enlarged onto cardstock before using. No directions so plan on already knowing garment construction. Note that the rulers are in metric.

I opened the box and was happy to see that I finally got it, I wasn't able to really dig deep and look at everything that came in the yellow box, tonight after my little one got settled down for the night I was able to see what comes in the yellow box, I felt like a kid all over again getting the new toy I asked for, unfortunately I was given a used item, at first I was upset at the seller but in all truth the seller can't control the items that get returned by other customers if they got used, Frank at Lutterloh was extremely understanding and went above and beyond to make things absolutely right, the packaging was superb and the shipping time it arrived was just amazing, I would give 5 stars but I feel that the hasle doesn't warrant it, as far as the Golden Rule system itself it is a amazing system but it does need a complete overhaul and be brought into the 21st century, would I recommend it, yes I would, but it's mostly oriented towards women's clothing, I have a three year old and as far as dressing her there's not alot for her, you can be creative and do your own thing once you have the pattern. Hope this helps.

I wanted to make a top. I took the measurements and followed the directions exactly. It was way to small. I used the vest as suggested but to no availe. I don't evem know how much to add to correct the problem

I absolutely love my Lutterloh System. I've made a couple of things from it and they fit perfectly. Unlike ready-to-make store bought patterns, this system doesn't give you step by step directions. The patterns have codes on them so you know exactly what to do and the front general instructions tell you everything you need to do to do buttons, sleeves, etc. Some may consider this intimidating, especially if you don't know how to sew clothing. YouTube is a great resource if you aren't sure how to do a tailored sleeve or a jacket lining. Not all of the 280 styles in this system are my taste, but the majority I can adapt to suit my style. I am absolutely delighted on how the patterns fit me, because they are custom fit FOR me; or my daughters, son, husband and grandchild. I will never buy a commercial clothing pattern again.