PATTERNMAKING for FASHION DESIGN

by HELEN JOSEPH ARMSTRONG

Used hardcover book in excellent condition. Book is clean, tight, no writing, marks, tears, loose or missing pages. Published 1995, 814 pages.

This practical, thorough book combines instruction with many easy-to-follow technical illustrations to present the principles and techniques of patternmaking.

The outstanding coverage includes the three main methods of developing the basic pattern set (drafting, draping, and modifying the commercial pattern) with instructions for a standard and personal fit; introduction to the three major patternmaking principles (dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring), applying them to various pattern parts for design variations; a stretch gauge with instructions for adapting patterns to knits; development of bifurcated garments from pants (culottes, trousers, slacks, and jeans) to actionwear (bodysuits, leotards, and swimwear). The book also features many innovative charts to simplify the patternmaking process.

Contents include:

• Development of the basic patterns
• Three major patternmaking principles (introduction to flat patternmaking)
• Collars, skirts, sleeves and sleeve/bodice combinations
• Patternmaking details
• Dresses, tops, jackets, coats, capes and hoods (patternmaking based on torso foundation)
• Childrenswear
• Metric conversion table
• Patterns - Half-size basic pattern set, quarter-size basic pattern set, quarter-size torso, French curve
• Index

Patternmaking for Fashion Design is a US publication, a metric conversion table is included

Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong