Overview

This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit. Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USA Learn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns. The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, so you don't have to convert measurements. The book includes a wide variety of fashion styles, from bodices to bias-cut gowns. Intermediate and advanced design variations include an off-shoulder sleeve design and a peplum design. More than 1,000 two-color line drawings show you each draping step. - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters - Online STUDIO includes video tutorials explaining key draping skills and techniques - Lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while draping garments

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Author:   Connie Amaden-Crawford (Fashion Patterns by Coni, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Fairchild Books
Edition:   5th edition
Weight:   1.402kg
ISBN:  

9781501330292

ISBN 10:   1501330292
Publication Date:   22 March 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO DRAPING 1. Draping Principles and Skills 2.The Dress Form, Tools, and Terminology PART TWO: BASIC FOUNDATION PATTERNS 3.The Basic Bodice 4. The Basic Fitted Skirt 5. Sleeves 6. Torso/Blouse Block and Basic Shift Silhouettes PART THREE: INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES 7. Bodice and Blouse Designs 8. Designing with Circular Flounces and Ruffles 9. Princess Designs 10. Dartless Designs 11. Kimono and Raglan Designs 12. Skirt Designs PART FOUR: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES 13. Pants 14. Knit Designs 15. Collar and Neckline Designs 16. Jacket Silhouettes and Collar/Lapel Designs 17. Cowl Designs 18. Casual Dress Designs 19. Formal Dress Designs 20. Fitting Methods

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This text provides a comprehensive approach to learning draping methods from choosing materials and necessary tools to fitting the finished design. -- Lori A. Faulkner, Ferris State University, US This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit. -- Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, US This book is clear and will be useful for faculty and for students. -- Maritza Farrell, Lasell College, US

Author Information

Connie Amaden-Crawford is President and CEO of Fashion Patterns by Coni and a licensed designer for The McCall Pattern Company under the Butterick label.

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