Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Paperback)  | Released: 2013

Basic Approach 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. ome innovative, new information in this book include: &nbsp *&nbsp Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs.&nbsp&nbsp *&nbsp Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27. *&nbsp More materials on children’s wear and swim wear. *&nbsp Knock offs. *&nbsp Fitting corrections *&nbsp Advanced design projects *&nbsp A practical introduction to patternmaking *&nbsp Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring. *&nbsp Chapter projects &nbsp