Overview

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. 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

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Author:   Helen Armstrong
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   2.150kg
ISBN:  

9780135018767

ISBN 10:   0135018765
Pages:   840
Publication Date:   02 November 2009
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Replaced By:   9781292024813
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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