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PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100136069347

ISBN-139780136069348

eBay Product ID (ePID)71974067

Product Key Features

Number of Pages840 Pages

Publication NamePatternmaking for Fashion Design

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

SubjectFashion & Accessories, Fashion

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaDesign, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorHelen Armstrong

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight70.6 Oz

Item Length11.1 in

Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2009-005377

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal646.4/04

Table Of Content1. 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

SynopsisRenowned 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, For an undergraduate course in Patternmaking. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this #1 text 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., 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 MARKET: An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design.

LC Classification NumberTT520.A74 2010