Own the definitive vintage patternmaking manual by Jack Handford. Detailed instruction for constructing the basic building blocks from your own measurements. Individual measurements applied to well-constructed blocks equals superb fit. Using those blocks, you can design and create a pattern for any garment you can dream up. 

This book was used as a text book for fashion design in 1976 so it has some wear. There are limited marker and pencil notes, and watermark damage to the lower right corner. None of these interfere with the book's readability.