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Patternmaking for fashion design
First published 1987 · 928 pages
A masterclass in the architecture of clothing that transforms flat fabric into three-dimensional art.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels less like reading a narrative and more like stepping into a master tailor's brightly lit studio. It is a deeply methodical, structured experience that demands focus and patience, rewarding the reader with the profound satisfaction of technical mastery. The tone is authoritative yet encouraging, guiding you through the complex geometry of dart manipulations and contouring with precise, no-nonsense clarity. There is a distinct thrill in watching abstract measurements translate into tangible, three-dimensional forms. It is an essential, empowering companion for dedicated sewists and aspiring designers who crave the structural knowledge required to bring their wildest sartorial visions to life, offering a steady, inspiring journey from basic drafting to advanced creative control.
- Mood
- focused
- methodical
- creative
- structured
- Tone
- instructive
- authoritative
- precise
- encouraging
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- technical mastery · creative translation · structural understanding · problem-solving
- The writing
- Clear, instructional, and highly technical, prioritizing geometric precision and practical clarity over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- Moves from the daunting complexity of initial measurements to the empowering satisfaction of structural mastery.
- Who it's for
- Fashion students, dedicated home sewists, and aspiring designers who want to understand the structural math behind beautiful garments.
About the book
Patternmaking for Fashion Design is based on two systems: Drafting, which relies on measurements to create patterns, and Flat Patternmaking, which relies on previously developed patterns to create design patterns. Geared toward fashion design students as well as practitioners, this best-selling textbook combines instruction with easy-to-follow technical illustrations to present three major patternmaking principles and accompanying techniques: dart manipulations, added fullness, and contouring. In mastering these skills, the patternmaker will be able to change a designer's two-dimensional sketch into pattern shapes that create a three-dimensional garment. - Back cover.
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