The Design Process: Why Construction Should Matter to the Fashion Designer -- Getting Prepared: Avoiding Snags -- Introduction to Stabilizers: Fabricating a Stable Foundation -- Seams: Joining It All Together -- Stitching Knits: Working with Stretch -- Darts: Tapering to Fit the Garment -- Fitting: Developing an "Eye" for Good Fit -- Pockets: Building a Handy Compartment -- Tucks and Pleats: Tailoring a Texture -- Zippers: Fastening Your Way into the Garment -- Waistbands: Planning the Horizontal Edge -- Ruffles and Flounces: Feminine and Flirty -- Collars: Silhouetting the Neck -- Facings: Encasing Unfinished Edges -- Cuffs and Other Wrist Finishes: Encircling the Wrist -- Sleeves: Rounding off the Arm -- Hems: Defining the Length -- Linings: Covering the Inner Surface -- Closures: Closing the Garment.