Full Description
Apparel Design Through Patternmaking is a fresh design-oriented flat patternmaking text that gives fashion students a new perspective on patternmaking knowledge and skills they need to develop contemporary women's, men's, and children's wear. This book covers a comprehensive range of concepts in flat pattern drafting, such as fit, style, and design development, and the modular approach allows for flexible design options across age, gender, and size, as reflected in current fashion trends. 200 detailed principles address proper measurements; body shapes; dart manipulation; neckline, collar, and sleeve variations; fit issues and corrections; garment details; and more, all of which are easily visualized with hundreds of line drawings and photos. Reference size charts and a decimal conversion chart included in the Appendix make this text user-friendly for international students.
Key Features:
- 20 slopers, 30 foundations, and variations
- 220 detailed principles of patternmaking
- 100+ applied garment designs
- A chapter on Cut & Sew stretch fabrics
- Learning objectives with clear flat sketches in each chapter
- A decimal conversion chart, reference size charts, and glossary of key terms
STUDIO Features Include:
- Watch videos that show the development process for customized sloper sets
- Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
- Practice with additional 1/2 scale slopers
Instructor Resources Include:
- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Introduction to Pattern Making
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pattern Making
Part 2: Slopers and Foundational Blocks
Chapter 2: Slopers
Chapter 3: Torso Foundations and Variations
Chapter 4: Fit Corrections
Chapter 5: Seam Allowances and Lining Patterns
Part 3: Pattern Making Principles
Chapter 6: Dart Manipulation
Chapter 7: Additional Fullness
Chapter 8: Contouring
Part 4: Skirts and Pants
Chapter 9: Details of the Skirt and Pants
Chapter 10: Skirts
Chapter 11: Pants
Part 5: Necklines, Collars, and Sleeves
Chapter 12: Necklines and Collars
Chapter 13: Sleeves
Part 6: Tops, Shirts, Jacket, Coats, and Vests
Chapter 14: Garment Details
Chapter 15: Women's Tops and Shirts
Chapter 16: Formal Jackets and Coats
Chapter 17: Casual Jackets
Part 7: One-Piece Garment: Dresses and Jumpsuits
Chapter 18: Jumpsuit and Dresses
Chapter 19: Dresses
Part 8: Active Knit Foundations
Chapter 20: Bodywear
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendix
Index
