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ISBN: 9780136069348 - Patternmaking for Fashion Design
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Patternmaking for Fashion Design

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Helen Joseph Armstrong

ISBN: 9780136069348
Format: Hardback
Publisher:Pearson Education (US)
Edition: 5th Revised edition
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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.
  • DVD included in the back of the book.
  • 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
  • An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design.
     
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