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Patternmaking for Fashion Design (with DVD) [With DVD ROM]

by Helen Armstrong

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A structured reference for turning fashion ideas into workable patterns

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A structured reference for turning fashion ideas into workable patterns

Helen Armstrong’s fifth edition organizes patternmaking around three foundational operations: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring. From that framework, it moves through practical pattern development and fitting corrections, with advanced design projects and chapter-based exercises to support applied study. The coverage extends beyond core garment construction to knit ribbing, children’s wear, swimwear, and knockoffs, while updated sketches and designs connect the material to contemporary fashion applications. With 819 pages and an accompanying DVD-ROM, this is built as a substantial technical resource for developing accurate patterns across a range of design complexities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Fashion design students learning foundational patternmaking methods
  • Garment makers seeking guidance on fit corrections and design-pattern development
  • Designers working across adult, children’s, swimwear, and knit garments

Themes

Patternmaking principlesDart manipulationAdded fullnessContouringGarment fitting

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Book overview

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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