Helen Joseph Armstrong - Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition)
Published: 2009-10-10 | ISBN: 0135018765, 0136069347 | PDF | 832 pages | 35 MB
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.
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
An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design.