

Each drawing includes a brief description of the garment, including which materials were used and any types of embellishment. Her meticulous sketches of extant garments, coupled with her carefully drawn graphed patterns, make her books indispensible both for students of historical costumes and for those who wish to reproduce them. The late Janet Arnold can certainly be called the mother of historical accuracy in costume research. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions makeit easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes.Ĥ) Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, partner to the original title Pattern Magic. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins, and the finished garments. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. More materials on children's wear and swim wear.Ī practical introduction to patternmakingĬomplete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.Īn essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design. Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27.

Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs. Some innovative, new information in this book include: Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. 1) Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong
