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
