Patternmaking For Fashion Design

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Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking.

Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles–dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring–it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Some innovative, new information in this book include:

-Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs.

-DVD included in the back of the book.

-Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27.

-More materials on children's wear and swim wear.

-Knock offs.

-Fitting corrections

-Advanced design projects

-A practical introduction to patternmaking

-Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.

-Chapter projects

1. Patternmaking Essentials for the Workroom
2. Form Measurements and Figure Analysis
3. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set
4. Dart Manipulation. (Principle #1)
5. Designing with Darts (Tuck-Darts, Pleats, Flare and Gathers)
6. Stylelines
7. Added Fullness (Principle #2)
8. Yokes, Flanges, Pin-Tucks, and Pleat Tucks
9. Contouring (Principle #3)
10. Collars
11. Built-up Necklines
12. Cowls
13. Skirts/Circles and Cascades
14. Sleeves
15. Kimono, Raglan, Drop Shoulder, Exaggerated Armholes
16. Buttons, Buttonholes, and Facings
17. Plackets and Pockets
18. Dresses without Wasteline Seams (Based on Torso Foundation)
19. Strapless Foundations and Interconstruction
20. Patternmaking for Bias-Cut Dresses
21. Shirts
22. Women’s Jackets and Coats
23. Men’s Wear
24. Capes and Hoods
25. Knock-Off Copying Ready-Made Designs
26. Pants
27. Knits — Stretch and Shrinkage Factors
28. Knit Top Foundations
29. Activewear for Dance and Exercise
30. Swimwear
31. Introduction to Childrenswear
32. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set: Measurement Taking, Standard Measurement Charts
33. Collars, Sleeves, and Skirts
34. Dresses and Jumpers
35. Tops
36. Pants and Jumpsuits
37. Bodysuits, Leotards, Mailott, and Swimwear