Full Description
An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.
Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel - from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear - and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:
- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients
- industry plus-size fit forms
- adapting existing designs for plus sizes
- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.
Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.
Online resources available for download:
- Instructor resources, including class presentation slides
- Sample size charts for sizes, blank size chart templates, and ease chart
- Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section
- Standard measurements used in block drafting
- A collection of plus size croquis in different sizes and poses
Contents
Foreword by Dr. Ben Barry, Dean of Fashion, Parsons School of Design, New York, USA
Part 1: Introduction to the Principles of the Plus Size Experience
1. Understanding the Market
2. Analyzing Bodies
3. Patternmaking Concepts
Part 2: Introduction to Practical Applications
4. Size Charts & Taking Measurements
5. Adapting a Form: Techniques
6. Size Extensions: Best Practices
7. Adaptive Design
8. Running a Fitting
Part 3: Introduction to Blocks
9. Relaxed Woven Bodice
10. Fitted Woven Dress: Bodice & Skirt
11. Fitted Knit Tee Shirt
12. Knit Pullover Hoodie
13. Classic Woven Coat
14. Stretch Woven Trouser
15. Knit Leggings
16. Knit Underwear (Brief)
17. Swim: Maillot
Part 4: Further Understanding
18. Sleeves: Set-In, Raglan, & Grown On
19. Fit Variations: Heights & Figures
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix 1. Sample Size Measurements & Ease Charts
Appendix 2. Calculation Techniques
Appendix 3. Croquis for Plus Size Bodies
References
Recommended Reading
