Patternmaking for Fashion Design (with DVD) [With DVD ROM]

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

Author: Helen Armstrong
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 840
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.60w x 1.60d
ISBN13: 9780135018767
ISBN10: 0135018765
BISAC Categories:
- Design | Fashion & Accessories

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