Full Description
With hundreds of step-by-step illustrated instructions and a user-friendly, lay-flat format, Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut-and-sew stretch knit fabrics, such as jersey and knits with spandex. After covering the basics of knits and techniques for gauging stretch capacity, Julie Cole provides a clear and unique explanation of drafting slopers using hip and top foundations. She then provides information on converting, drafting, grading, and reducing patterns for proper fit in four categories of stretch. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, swimwear, and activewear.
Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition is ideal for students with basic or intermediate patternmaking, and sewing skills for any course in which students design and draft patterns using both knits and woven fabrics. It is the only textbook entirely devoted to patternmaking and working with stretch knits in the market, making it a crucial addition to students' education.
New to this Edition:
- A New chapter with Sloper/Patterns for inclusive range of sizes
- New patterns including skirt with partial elastic waistband and zipper, asymmetrical swimsuit, as well as patterns for a larger range of sizes
- Introducing Size-Inclusive Measurement Charts
- Updated Student Activity Boxes such as, "Important", "Pattern Tip", and "Stitching Tip"
-New: Appendix includes Measurement Charts for Hip and Top Foundations, Sleeves and Pants for sizes 8—XS to 22-24—2XL.
Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics STUDIO
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
-Downloadable slopers to practice newly learned techniques
Instructor Resources
- Instructor's Guide and Test Bank includes sample syllabi, suggested projects, test questions, and evaluation guides
Contents
Extended Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Getting the Knack of Knits
Chapter 2: The Knit Family of Slopers
Chapter 3: Pattern Drafting for Knits
Chapter 4: Laying Out, Cutting, and Stitching Knits
Chapter 5: Drafting the Hip and Top Slopers
Chapter 6: Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 7: Dress Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 8: Jacket, Cardigan, Sweater, and Sweater-Jacket Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 9: Skirt Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 10: Pant Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 11: Lingerie Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 12: Swimwear Slopers and Patterns
Chapter 13: Slopers and Patterns for the Diverse Body Sizes
Appendix
Endnotes
Glossary
Index
