Anette Fischer, Kiran Gobin

Construction for Fashion Design (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Construction is the foundation of fashion design; it takes passion and great skill to turn a two-dimensional drawing into a successful garment.

Construction for Fashion Design guides readers through the process, teaching the theory, practical skills and techniques that they need to succeed. It leads readers through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping on the mannequin to sewing techniques and haberdashery.

This fully revised and expanded second edition features insightful case studies with leading creative practitioners at the cutting edge of the fashion industry today, complete with detailed, step-by-step exercises that enable readers to contextualise their knowledge and put it into practise for the creation of their own successful projects.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350203181
• Artikelnr.: 60163627

Autorenporträt

Anette Fischer is a Senior Lecturer specializing in 3D Development on the BA (Hons) Fashion course at the University of the Creative Arts, Epsom.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Getting Started Pattern Cutting Tools and Equipment
Silhouettes
Sizing and Grading
Blocks and Patterns
Student Exercise
Case Study 2. Pattern Cutting How to Read a Design Drawing
Dart Manipulation
Slash and Spread
Sleeves
Collars
Pockets
Bias Cut
Fitting the Toile
Laying a Pattern on to Fabric
Student Exercise
Case Study 3. Garment Construction Tools for the Technique
Seams
Seam Finishes
Hand-Sewing Techniques
Student Exercise
Case Study 4. Surface-Specific Techniques Felted Fabrics
Lace
Leather
Fur
Knits and Stretch-woven Fabrics
Sequinned and Beaded Fabrics
Velvet
Transparent Fabrics
Student Exercise
Case Study 5. Haute Couture and Tailoring Haute Couture
Designing Haute Couture
Tailoring
Tailoring Techniques
Student Exercise
Case Study 6. Draping on the Mannequin Modeling Tools and Equipment
Grain Line and Draping
Draping Style
Geometric Shapes
Inspired Designers
Student Exercise
Case Study 7. Support and structure History of Supported and Structured Garments
Supporting Materials
Interlining/Fusing
Corsetry
Creating Volume
Student Exercise
Case Study 8. Finishes Linings
Facings
Fastenings
Haberdashery
Student Exercise
Case Study Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Useful resources Acknowledgements and picture credits