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For an undergraduate course in Patternmaking. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this #1 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.

Zusammenfassung

For an undergraduate course in Patternmaking.

Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this #1 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.

Inhalt

1. Patternmaking Essentials for the Workroom.
2. Form Measurements and Figure Analysis.
3. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set.
4. Dart Manipulation. (Principle #1)
5. Designing with Darts (Tuck-Darts, Pleats, Flare and Gathers)
6. Style lines.
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, and Exaggerated Armholes.
16. Buttons, Buttonholes, and Facings.
17. Plackets and Pockets.
18. Dresses without Waistline Seams (Based on Torso Foundation).
19. Strapless Foundations and Interconstruction.
20. Patternmaking for Bias-Cut Dresses.
21. Shirts.
22. Women's jackets and Coats.
23. Men's wear
24. Capes and Hoods.
25. Knock-Off-Copying Ready-Made Designs.
26. Pants.
27. KnitsStretch and Shrinkage Factors.
28. Knit Top Foundations
29. Activewear for Dance and Exercise.
30. Swimwear
31. Introduction to Childrenswear.
32. Drafting the Basic Pattern Set: Measurement Taking and Standard Measurement Charts.
33. Collars, Sleeves, and Skirts.
34. Dresses and Jumpers.
35. Tops.
36. Pants and Jumpsuits.
37. Bodysuits, Leotards, Maillots, and Swimwear.
38. Bibliographic Credits

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