Patternmaking for Fashion Design

Cover of Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong
Year: 2009
Language: en
Edition: 5
Pages: 819
ISBN-13: 9780135018767
ISBN-10: 0135018765
Dimensions:
Height: 11.4 Inches
Length: 10.15 Inches
Weight: 4.739938633 Pounds
Width: 1.9 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 646.4/04
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Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong is a comprehensive resource published by Pearson Education/Prentice Hall in October 2009. This fifth edition spans 819 pages and is presented in English, offering detailed explanations of patternmaking principles. The book emphasizes the foundational concepts of dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring, providing students with the essential information needed to create accurate design patterns, regardless of their complexity.

Readers will find a wealth of information, including modern sketches and designs, updated content on children’s wear and swimwear, and practical insights into fitting corrections and advanced design projects. The book also features chapter projects that reinforce the learning process, making it a valuable tool for those interested in design and fashion accessories. With its clear instructions and exceptional illustrations, this edition serves as a practical introduction to the art of patternmaking.


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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
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    Language: en. Pages: 819. Edition: 5.

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