Computers in the design process–Referenced through every relevant section of the text.

Introduces students to the functions of this highly versatile and efficient tool in virtually every step of apparel design and manufacturing.

Unique Sportswear and Casual Wear chapter–Includes working with knitted fabrics and the unstructured drop-shoulder jacket.

Provides students with current material on an important segment of the industry so that they can gain experience in the design process for modern casual apparel and designing to specifications.

Current methods–Fits the needs of today's designers.

Provides students with simplified methods of developing designs and enables them to combine flat pattern making and draping.

Up-to-date Fitting section.

Prepares students for the real world and shows them how to fit both muslins and fabric prototypes on a live model.

Step-by-step directions–In a workbook format.

Sewing Tips–Included for many draping projects.

Provides students with clear and simple sewing instructions for special sewing problems that arise in draping.

Apparel Company and its divisions.

Provides students with an overview of the Apparel Company and the various customers who buy apparel.

Draping for Fashion Design, 5th edition