This book contains the ideal method for creating bodices, sleeves and collars for womenswear as a contemporary base pattern for different styles and designs. It covers the information necessary for drafting flat patterns for nearly every style there is, and can easily be adapted to all skill levels. Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen after countless years of experience in the studio and in the classroom, the method for the creation and adaptation of flat patterns shown here is suitable for a wide audience, including professionals, students and basically anyone who loves to sew. This expanded and updated volume on bodices, sleeves and collars is the second in a series of guides that will explore the exciting world of garment-making, a gateway designed to help fashion design students understand and design patterns on their own.