Author(s): Helen Joseph Armstrong

Fashion

Fifth edition
Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design 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. Some innovative, new information in this book include: *Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs. *DVD included in the back of the book. *Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27. *More materials on children's wear and swim wear. *Knock offs.*Fitting corrections*Advanced design projects*A practical introduction to patternmaking*Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.*Chapter projects