Overview

This comprehensive men's patternmaking text covers many different garment types and design elements, including patternmaking techniques for both woven and knit fabrics. The step-by-step format with accompanying detailed illustrations is appropriate for beginning to advanced students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skill. Photographs provide examples of completed garments on the dress form and clear illustrations are highlighted with color to show precisely what to do at each step of the patternmaking process. Noting the subtle difference between patternmaking for men versus women, Kim and Kim provide readers with a complete understanding of the male anatomy, how to take measurements and fitting techniques. Patternmaking for Menswear has a unique modular organization, moving from basic sloper development to detailing slim-fit versus classic-fit garments with design details grouped together to allow readers to combine them to create unlimited design variations. With many fashion-forward and on-trend patterns, this book is an indispensible resource for creating modern and professional-looking menswear designs.

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Author:   Myoungok Kim (University of Cincinnati, USA) ,  Injoo Kim (University of Cincinnati, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Fairchild Books
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   1.462kg
ISBN:  

9781609019440

ISBN 10:   160901944
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   26 June 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface SECTION I : PRINCIPLES Chapter 1. Introduction to Patternmaking Chapter 2. Basic Sloper for Wovens: Slim-Fit style vs Classic-Fit Chapter 3. Necklines Chapter 4. Collars Chapter 5. Sleeves and Cuffs Chapter 6. Plackets and Pockets Chapter 7. Details SECTION II: DESIGN VARIATIONS FOR WOVEN FABRICS Chapter 8. Shirts Chapter 9. Pants Chapter 10. Casual Jackets Chapter 11. Suit Jackets Chapter 12. Coats Chapter 13. Vests SECTION III: DESIGN VARIATIONS FOR KNIT FABRICS Chapter 14. Jersey Knit Torso Sloper and Tops Chapter 15. Knit Pants APPENDICES A. Reference Size Charts for Men B. Basic Metric Conversion C. Quarter-Scale Slopers D. Glossary of Terms

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Injoo Kim is an Associate Professor in the Fashion Design program at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a Masters in Design from the same university. Prior to academia, she worked in the fashion industry for ten years. Professor Kim's research and scholarly work has resulted in multiple publications; she has authored articles on the subjects of apparel design, flat pattern, and machine knitting and three books including Apparel Making in Fashion Design (Fairchild Books, 2002). Myoung Kim is a lecturer in the Department of Clothing and Textiles at Hanyang University, as well as a visiting scholar at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a PhD in Clothing and Textiles from Hanyang University. Prior to academia, she worked as pattern maker and technical designer in the fashion industry for fourteen years. Dr. Kim's research and scholarly work focuses on the proper fit for menswear and menswear pattern making.

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