Patternmaking For Fashion Design

Patternmaking For Fashion Design is a book that aspiring fashion designers can use to further improve their skills in the field.

Patternmaking For Fashion Design is well-known for covering the basics of fashion in a thorough manner. The book bases its theory on the fact that all designs which are used are based on three major patternmaking and design principles that can be used either individually or together. The various design principles used such as added fullness, dart manipulation and contouring are explained in detail in this book. It helps the students create complex design patterns with accuracy.

The book starts with a practical approach towards design making. It has been updated to include the various enhancements which have taken place in the field of fashion. It features the latest techniques regarding sketches and designs and includes updated information on knockoffs, fitting correction, advanced design projects and the children’s wear and swimwear section. A topic on ribbing has been added to the chapter on the Knit section. The book includes clear illustrations and instructions on each of the topics covered, making it easy to understand and use for creating the design that you want. There is a DVD included with the book as well.

Patternmaking For Fashion Design is helpful for a beginner as it provides detailed explanations of all the basic patternmaking techniques. The simplicity with which each topic is explained makes this book helpful for someone just venturing into the field of designing. This book can be used for reference by a skilled designer as well. The 5th edition of this book was published by Prentice Hall in 2009. It is available in hardcover.