Title:
Professional sewing techniques for designers
Author:
Cole, Julie (Julie Christine), author.
ISBN:
9781609019259
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Edition:
2nd edition.
Physical Description:
xiii, 594 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 29 cm
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
"It is impossible to have good designs without having accurate quality construction skills. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers is an up-to-date sewing guide that teaches fashion design students the skills they will need to execute their original designs in a professional environment. Each chapter covers a particular theme, such as collars, and reflects the order of assembly of any garment. More than 1,000 detailed and annotated sketches provide visual support to the techniques covered."--Back cover.
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