About Construction for Fashion Design:

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.

Table of contents:

• 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

Modelling 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

About Sewing Techniques:

Sewing techniques are sometimes overlooked in the design process but acquiring these skills can be transformational. The ability to turn a two-dimensional design into its three-dimensional realisation comes from having mastered basic sewing techniques.

Sewing Techniques simplifies the often complex techniques that lie behind this process by arming designers with the precise information and skills needed to undertake each task.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Planning

Essential equipment; Lockstitch; Machine accessories/ lockstitch needle; Sewing threads; Activity 1: Basic seams

• 2. Preparation

Design interpretation; Crucial measurements; Shaping; Fabric types and selection; Pressing and steaming

• 3. Closures

Zips; Buttons and buttonholes; Hooks and eyes and press studs; Activity 4: Inserting a zip into a seam

• 4. Professional finishing

Behind the scenes, interviews and case studies

• 5. Toile/muslin/prototype development

Fit model/mannequin/form; Form and silhouette; Garment balance; Making alterations; Deconstruction and reconstruction; Developing your own portfolio; Texture; Darts; Sleeves; Collars and cuffs; Pockets

• 6. Innovation within industry

Introduction to technology; Technology vs. traditional methodsFuture textiles

About The Art of Couture Sewing:

The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments.

Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book moves on to cover tools and supplies, matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads, pressing, and construction techniques.

Basic draping skills, corset construction, and tailoring, as well as the variety of closures, hems and finishes used in couture are discussed. The text is filled with step-by-step techniques along with clear instructions and illustrations.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Couture

• 2. The Art of Textiles

• 3. Uses of Tools and Supplies

• 4. The Skill of Hand and Machine Stitching

• 5. The Skill of Couture Draping

• 6. The Art of Skirts

• 7. The Secret of the Corset

• 8. The Skill of Fabric Manipulation

• 9. The Skill of Garment Embellishment

• 10. The Secret of Closures

• 11. The Skill of Hems and Other Edge Finishes

• 12. The Skill of Basic Tailoring

About Tailoring Techniques for Fashion:

Table of Contents:

• 1. Tailoring - the definition of what is tailored

• 2. Tailoring fabrics

• 3. General sewing and pressing equipment

• 4. Body measurements

• 5. The Pattern

• 6. Hand Stitches

• 7. The Skirt: Construction procedures

• 8. The Pant: Construction procedures

• 9. The Jacket: Construction procedures

• 10. Design details

About Patternmaking for Fashion Design:

Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this hallmark book offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of pattern-making. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major pattern-making and design principles–dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring–it provides all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity.

As well as detailed pattern drafting techniques for various garment types, the book includes:

• A practical introduction to pattern-making

• Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.

• Sewing guides for a pleated trouser (with pattern layout), belt/loops, pockets, and zipper.

• Sewing guides for a jeans pant with pockets, contour belt, and fly front; and the gusset.

• An updated jacket foundation draft, including fabric preparation, interfacing, chest piece, tape control, and shoulder pads.

• Trouser drafts: including pockets, waistbands, and loops; a basic dungaree draft; a grunge pant draft; and three jean waistline variations including pocket and sewing instruction.

• Includes fitting corrections for the basic patterns.

• Unique section on pattern-making for bias-cut garments.

• Children's wear and swim wear.

• Knock offs.

• Fitting corrections

• Advanced design projects

• Chapter projects

About Fabrics & Pattern Cutting:

Getting the right cut for the right fabric is crucial to good design, and this fabulous guide to fabrics and pattern cutting shows readers how to master this skill.

Winifred Aldrich, a leading pattern cutting authority, explores how a garment's shape is created and discusses the factors that need to be considered when creating patterns and offers you a practical method for solving problems.

It is fully illustrated and makes use of numerous practical examples. It also takes into account important new developments in fabric - new fabrics, new methods of fabric construction and new fabric finishes.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Fabric Characteristics and Body Shape

• 2. Fabrics & Simple Pattern Cutting

• 3. Fabrics & the Body Form

• 4. Fabrics & Complex Cutting

• 5. Basic Textile Technology

• 6. Model Figures & Garment Blocks