Patternmaking for Fashion Design (with DVD)
by Armstrong, Helen JosephEdition: 5th
Format: Hardcover w/DVD
Pub. Date: 2009-10-16
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions,Patternmaking for Fashion Designoffers 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 An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design.
Table of Contents
| The Workroom | |
| The Model Form and Measurements | |
| Drafting the Basic Pattern Set | |
| Dart Manipulation. (Principle #1) | |
| Designing with Darts (Tuck-Darts, Pleats, Flare and Gathers) | |
| Stylelines | |
| Added Fullness (Principle #2) | |
| Yokes, Flanges, Pin-Tucks, and Pleat Tucks | |
| Contouring (Principle #3) | |
| Collars | |
| Built-up Necklines | |
| Cowls | |
| Skirts/Circles and Cascades | |
| Sleeves | |
| Kimono, Raglan, Drop Shoulder, Exaggerated Armholes | |
| Buttons, Buttonholes, and Facings | |
| Plackets and Pockets | |
| Dresses without Wasteline Seams (Based on Torso Foundation) | |
| Strapless Foundations and Interconstruction | |
| Patternmaking for Bias-Cut Dresses | |
| Shirts | |
| Jackets and Coats | |
| Capes and Hoods | |
| Knock-Off-Copying Ready-Made Designs | |
| Pants | |
| Knitsndash;Stretch and Shrinkage Factors | |
| Actionwear for Dance and Exercise | |
| Swimwear | |
| Introduction to Childrenswear | |
| Drafting the Basic Pattern Set: Measurement Taking, Standard Measurement Charts | |
| Collars, Sleeves, and Skirts | |
| Dresses and Jumpers | |
| Tops | |
| Pants and Jumpsuits | |
| Bodysuits, Leotards, Mailott, and Swimwear | |
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