Overview

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.

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Author:   Helen Armstrong
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 5.20cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   2.300kg
ISBN:  

9781292024813

ISBN 10:   129202481
Pages:   928
Publication Date:   23 July 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Workroom. 2. The Model Form and Measurements. 3. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set. 4. Dart Manipulation. (Principle #1) 5. Designing with Darts (Tuck-Darts, Pleats, Flare and Gathers) 6. Stylelines. 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 Wasteline Seams (Based on Torso Foundation). 19. Strapless Foundations and Interconstruction. 20. Patternmaking for Bias-Cut Dresses. 21. Shirts. 22. Jackets and Coats. 23. Capes and Hoods. 24. Knock-Off-Copying Ready-Made Designs. 25. Pants. 26. Knits-Stretch and Shrinkage Factors. 27. Actionwear for Dance and Exercise. 28. Swimwear 29. Introduction to Childrenswear. 30. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set: Measurement Taking, Standard Measurement Charts. 31. Collars, Sleeves, and Skirts. 32. Dresses and Jumpers. 33. Tops. 34. Pants and Jumpsuits. 35. Bodysuits, Leotards, Mailott, and Swimwear.

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