Patternmaking for Fashion Design

Completely 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–Includes fitting corrections for the basic patterns. A unique section on patternmaking for bias-cut garments.
Advanced design projects–Adds one or two advanced designs to selected chapters. A practical introduction to patternmaking–Opens the book with discussions on the workroom, the model form and measuring techniques, and how to draft the basic pattern set. Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring. Chapter projects–Includes a fashion sketch for each project with an analysis of the design, and focuses on pattern plot and manipulation for developing the patterns. Two different bindings: a hardback version and a spiral binding that is encased in a hardback cover that lays flat Zum Seitenanfang New to this Edition New to this Edition! In addition to the outstanding comprehensive patternmaking coverage, this fifth edition boasts the following new features: Added tools and up-to-date advances in CAD- E Simulation (Chapter 1) Comparisons of human variations and examples of how to take and record personal measurement (Chapter 2) Self-evaluation tests for the majority of chapters Updated challenging design problems (Chapters 6, 7, 8, 10) Design projects (Chapter 11) Updated placket coverage and banding with sewing instructions (Chapters 14, 21) Expanded menswear (Chapter 22) Fit problems and corrections (Chapter 25)