Patternmaking for Fashion Design (with DVD)

by Helen Armstrong

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135018767
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	10/16/2009
Series:	Fashion Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	840
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.40(d)

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