Patternmaking for Fashion Design, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2010

  • Helen Joseph Armstrong Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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For an undergraduate course in Patternmaking

Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this text 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.

  • 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. Style-lines
  • 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 Waist-line 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

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