Fashion Design

Teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process.

A creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins, and the finished garments. 3 books.

Authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit.

Authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Includes a brief overview of contemporary tailoring and the identifying key components of luxury tailoring from Britain, Italy and the Unites States.

Patternmaking essentials for the workroom -- Form measurements and figure analysis -- Drafting the basic pattern set and more.

This practical guide explains how to take accurate measurements, introduces key tools and takes you from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Step-by-step illustrations show how to create and then fit basic bodice, sleeve, skirt, dress, and trouser blocks, and how to adapt these to create patterns for original designs.

A step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric and making and applying a rich variety of embellishments, as well as a comprehensive sourcebook of ideas.

Covers everything students and practitioners of textile design will need to learn about designing and printing digitally. Provides the know-how for students and professionals who wish to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as design tools.
Also in print: TS1475 .B68 2012

Points out the best fabrics for creating specific garments, explaining how each fabric's qualities make it suitable for various items of apparel.

In an era of increasingly available digital resources, many textile designers and makers find themselves at an interesting juncture between traditional craft processes and newer digital technologies. The essays collected here consider this transition from the viewpoint of aesthetic opportunity arising in the textile designer's hands-on experimentation with material and digital technologies available in the present.

Explores the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts. Includes detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibers, techniques, structure, embellishment and more.