Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design

Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design
Author: Bernard Zamkoff
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-06-08
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781563678349

The 2nd Edition of Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design introduces the techniques of flat patternmaking in an easy-to-understand method. Each of the book's four chapters addresses one major segment of a garment-the bodice, the collar, the skirt, and the sleeve-with lessons that progress from the most basic dart manipulations to advanced design variations. Simple illustrations demystify the patternmaking process for the beginner student, showing how a few basic techniques can lead to endless design possibilities.

Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection

Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection
Author: Elinor Renfrew
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2009-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940373957

Teaching the process of developing a fashion collection from initial design through development of product to the product's exhibition and sale, this guide is an essential resource for hopeful designers.

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 779
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ISBN: 1501360205

The Costume Technician's Handbook

The Costume Technician's Handbook
Author: Rosemary Ingham
Publisher: Waveland Press
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2024-03-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1478652829

Since its first publication in 1980, The Costume Technician's Handbook has established itself as an indispensable resource in classrooms and costume shops. Ingham and Covey draw on decades of hands-on experience to provide the most complete guide to developing costumes that are personally distinctive and artistically expressive. No other book covers the same breadth of necessary topics for every aspect of costuming, from the basics of setting up a costume shop to managing one and everything in between.

The Costume Designer's Handbook

The Costume Designer's Handbook
Author: Rosemary Ingham
Publisher: Waveland Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2024-03-27
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1478652802

The Costume Designer's Handbook is the definitive guide for both aspiring and seasoned costume designers, blending the art and business of theatrical costume design since its inception in 1983. Rosemary Ingham and Liz Covey offer deep insights into play analysis, historical research, collaboration techniques, drafting, and setting up an effective workspace. The book addresses the practicalities of the industry, including job market navigation, freelancing, contracts, and taxes. With over 150 illustrations, an 8-page color insert, and a comprehensive reference section for resources, this handbook encapsulates the essence of costume design, making it an indispensable resource for professionals in the field.

The Fashion Design Manual

The Fashion Design Manual
Author: Pamela Stecker
Publisher: Macmillan Education AU
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1996
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780732907167

The Fashion Design Manual is a comprehensive introduction to the world of fashion. It introduces the reader to the cycles and trends of fashion, the principles and practice of fashion design, the range of techniques and skills required to be successful in the industry, and the economic reality of the world of retail fashion. The Fashion Design Manual follows the path a garment takes from sketch to sample, through production and finally via the retail outlet to the wearer. The book is very generously illustrated with drawings, sketches, and photographs throughout.

Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction

Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction
Author: Annete Fischer
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2008-12-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940373752

This volume leads the reader through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery.

Patternmaking for Menswear

Patternmaking for Menswear
Author: Myoungok Kim
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2014-04-16
Genre: Design
ISBN: 160901944X

Patternmaking for Contemporary Menswear is the most current, comprehensive and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking--an essential resource for students, educators, and industry professionals.

Learn to Drape a beginner's guide to fashion design

Learn to Drape a beginner's guide to fashion design
Author: Miranda Carmona
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0692974210

Learn draping and pattern drafting. Career designers use these skills to execute their designs. You will develop the basic blocks and transfer them on pattern paper and advance to design development. Pattern drafting techniques are taught which will be the starting point for exploring more challenging designs. You will be surprised at how simple it is to learn. If a career in Design is not your goal but to design and make your own clothes; this book will make that possible. Enjoy your new found chanllege.

Fashion Design: The Complete Guide

Fashion Design: The Complete Guide
Author: John Hopkins
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1350241830

From the first sketch to handling a prototype, Fashion Design: The Complete Guide is an all-inclusive overview of the entire design process. This second edition begins with an exploration of fashion in the context of different histories and cultural moments, before fashion designer, and educator John Hopkins walks you through fashion drawing, colour, fibres, research methods, and studio must-knows such as pattern making, draping and fitting. You'll also learn how to develop your portfolio and practice as a professional designer. Each of the six chapters ends with activities to help you hone your skills. Interviewees include Stefan Siegel (founder and CEO of Not Just A Label), Maggie Norris (Founder of Maggie Norris Couture and former designer at Ralph Lauren), Samson Soboye (Creative Director and Founder of Soboye Boutique) and Jessica Bird (a fashion illustrator, whose clients include Vivienne Westwood and matchesfashion.com). With discussion of the evolving role of social media and the practicalities of incorporating sustainability at the centre of the design process this is an essential text for any aspiring fashion designer.