Published by Pearson Education Limited in 2014, the Patternmaking for Fashion Design 5/E (paperback) is an excellent book for aspiring fashion designers.
Synopsis
Proud of its comprehensive style of addressing the various facets of patterns of dresses, the Patternmaking for Fashion Design 5/E (Paperback), the Art Book tops the list of reference books in aid of future dress makers.
Clearly illustrated along with typical instructions, this book which is available on Snapdeal holistically deals with the fundamentals of patternmaking. Incorporating the three major principles involved in churning out excellent patterns and designs, the book throws light on dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring as its major areas. Enabling fashion designing students to grasp the principles of patternmaking with utmost accuracy, this book is a comprehensive collection of an in-depth explanation of the above mentioned three major areas of focus.
Dart Manipulation concerns the explanation about different dart designs including pleats and flares while incorporating the element of style lines.
Added Fullness is all about the use of yokes, flanges and pleat tucks.
Contouring focuses on the different styles and shapes of dresses along with their attachments. Collars, built-up necklines, sleeves, circles, cascades, buttons, buttonholes, pockets and strapless inter-constructions. Churning out bodysuits, Leotards, Maillot and Swimwear, these concepts on contouring are of utmost use to aspiring fashion designers.
About the Author
Authored by Helen Joseph Armstrong, her easy-to-understand explanations coupled with visual depictions of different patterns makes this book an invaluable reference for upcoming dress designers.
