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Great book
A must have book for the fashion designer student. Great to take ideas when you design your own.Love it ... Read more

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The third edition of this authoritative text focuses on the organization and operation
of the U.S. textiles and fashion industry how fashion apparel and accessories are
designed, manufactured, marketed, and distributed and examines the role of these
industries within a global context. Since the publication of the first edition, the textile
and apparel industries have continued to undergo tremendous change. Quick Response
strategies have evolved into supply-chain management, Web-based business-to-business
and business-to-consumer communications and commerce have grown, and
mass customization is a reality. The third edition of this book continues to capture the
dynamics of the fashion industry by emphasizing the technological, organizational, and
global changes in its various components. ... Read more

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Business of Fashion
This book is very informative about all of the aspects of the buisness behind fashion.

The Business Side of the London Fashionista
The cover says it all. Fashion is Business! very straightforward and interesting from page to page.

A bit of a strain for non-students of the industry
Very informative - yet just not what I would have imagined.It would terrific it told you how to create your fashion business from scratch.

I used this book for a class...
This book was to be purchased for my "Business of Fashion" class.What a great purchase.After the class was over I didn't turn it back in to get money for it.I kept it knowing that someday I may want a reference guide.It was a great investment!

A very good introduction and view into the Fashion Business
I not only learned alot from reading this book but actually enjoyed the reading considering it's a text book.As someone who's trying to get back into the fashion industry after a 20 year hiatus; I feel that I have theknowledge I need to head in the direction I want to go now.I really likedhow they used real companies for examples and at the end of each chapterthey have an explanation of a job in the industry with comments from peoplein those jobs.There's lots of charts, lists of important contacts,calendars of events, etc that will be important to anyone starting afashion business or wanting to find a job in fashion.It's worth the moneyif you can't afford to go to school for this. ... Read more

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Highly visual, stunning overview

* Covers the basics and the underlying principles
* What people wear and why they wear it
* Unique insights into working methods of design pros

Like the other titles in the Fundamentals series, this book offers an introductory look at its subject--with a sophisticated twist. This overview of fashion design has been created for students, but it will also appeal to anyone with an interest in what people wear and why they wear it. Sections include Pattern Construction and Cutting, Fashion Movements, Textiles, Creative Thinking, and Selling Clothes. With exciting visuals and clear text, The Fundamentals of Fashion Design uses detailed diagrams, historical references, and innovative layout to challenge readers to consider the underlying principles of fashion design. ... Read more

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The Fundamentals of Fashion Design
This book is going to be a fantastic resource for my teaching. It has just the right balance of the design and technical aspects of fashion. Very pleased I've added it to my collection.

What a great book!
This book is fantastic! It gives an in-depth overview of many aspects of fashion design and production. The designers that they selected are very inspiring. This book really spoke to me about the art form that clothing design is, as well as some wonderful examples from the artists that have been working in this field. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The Fundamentals of Fashion Design: a must-have!
Whether you are starting out in Fashion Design, or you are a teacher in the Fashion arena, or you have a general interest in fashion, this book is for you!

It is clearly written and logically structured.The entire design process is covered, from developing theinitial concept through to creating a collection. Each step is outlined and helpful photos enhance the text. Topics include: Concept, theme, research, storyboard, silhouette, proportion, fabric, accessories, drawing, developing a collection, branding, and careers.

There is a section of interviews with people who work in the fashion industry.These give the reader a great view of where fashion can take you.They provide a useful insight into the real world of working in fashion. You might become a designer, a buyer, the leader of a fashion company, a selling agent, a fashion editor, illustrator, stylist, photographer.There are interviews with people who fill these roles.

"The Fundamentals of Fashion Design" would be a great text book for a fashion course.It is attractive and easy to read, while still covering topics in enough depth to challenge your thinking.It would also be suitable for anyone who wants to further develop their interest in fashion and the fashion industry.

I was impressed by this book, and I will be recommending it to my students who are studying fashion design! ... Read more

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Challenging the notion that fashion and furniture were or are separate enterprises and distinct material aesthetic traditions, this collection focuses on three material and conceptual links central to understanding the relationship between interior design and fashion-the body, fabric, and space. The volume considers the changing visual, material and spatial character, methodological challenges posed by, and formal, political and historiographical significance of, a wide range of British, European and North American case studies since the eighteenth century. The volume's twelve case studies allow the reader to understand connecting notions behind the formation of interiors and fashionable clothing. The essays combine a wide range of significant and challenging new examples alongside powerful reversionary analyses of the various periods, artists, designers, and their best and significant objects."Fashion, Interior Design and the Contours of Modern Identity" is concerned not only with fabric, but also with the body and the implications of embodiment in the practices of both design domains which are equally invested in the comfort, aesthetic pleasure, extension and support of the body in different and yet seemingly identical ways. ... Read more

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This easy to understand text provides illustrated lessons that demonstrate the various
patternmaking methods and how they are used to develop design variations. Each of the
Second Edition s four units address one major segment of a garment the bodice, the
collar, the skirt, and the sleeve with a series of pictorial examples that progress from
the most basic dart manipulations to advanced design variations. Students will master
the slash and pivot methods of flat pattern design and understand how garment design
variations are derived from each other. Simple illustrations demystify the patternmaking
process for the beginner student, showing how a few basic techniques can lead to endless
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shirts and skirts galore
Loads of info on tops and skirts but not a thing on pants. Crazy man... Crazy!

Clear illustrations, copious examples, bad puns
I encountered this book at the beginning of trying to teach myself clothing design, and found it immediately illuminating.

The book is divided into four sections: Bodice, Collar, Skirt, Sleeve. Using a series of pictorial examples, you are shown how to progress from the basic pattern through many, many variations, using dart movement and seams. Each example takes up a full page, with the minimum text needed and lots of illustrations. (Each example is given a punny name, such as "Seams to Me" or "Absence makes the Dart...Grow Yonder".)

The book starts with a section on the Bodice, covering close-fitting, loose-fitting, and flared versions. The Bodice section starts with a basic pattern, showing how a simple piece of fabric drapes across a bust form, and then showing the flat pattern version of the same thing. A series of examples then show you many ways to modify the basic pattern by moving darts, combining darts with seams, gathering excess fabric, and slashing and spreading the pattern. Each technique is shown by multiple examples, starting with the simplest changes and progressing to complex ones.

If you like learning by example, the detailed drawings in this book will make it very easy for you to learn flat pattern clothing design.

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This beautifully illustrated text provides a step-by-step approach to drawing the basic fashion figure, identifying the elements of a garment, and discussing the various techniques
used to render fashion illustration. The book also benefits the advanced user by its exploration of concepts such as manipulating the figure, drawing draped garments, and creating flats. Using designer garments, Stipelman helps the student understand a specific concept, the designer and the garments place in the history of fashion. It is the author's belief that without knowledge of the past, it is impossible to design for the future. By the end of the book students will have an understanding of the concepts of fashion drawing, both basic and advanced techniques, of their own talents and goals, and a glimmer of their own personal style. ... Read more

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College couse book for my daughter
My daughter was thrilled with the fast receiving of the book when ordered.She was estatic about how beautiful the book was and normally she would sell her books after her course, but she has decided to keep this one in her library.

Thanks I am always pleased how Amazon does business!!

Clear, Helpful, Beautiful
Illustration Fashion: Concept to Creation appears to be popular with a wide range of students who are both beginners, intermediate students and advanced designers. This book offers a step-by-step approach to movement of designs from the croquis (base, working sketch) to the final copy. It has references to designs for facial and body features and it has detailed illustrations of a huge range of different pieces of clothings. Stipelman explains as well as gives examples of ways to successfully convey the mood of an outfit.

Overall - it's very handy. For advanced students, however, bear in mind that it would probably be more of a reference for you than anything. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a look at other books available here on Amazon.

One of the best books for the subject
I found this book to be extremely helpful and useful, far superior than some I have encountered.

Good beginner bookbut not the best for its price
I must admit that I am not too keen on this book. Although it doesn cover the basics of fashion illustration I just don't think its a great illustraton book. Its a great referance don;t get me wrong but I know for a fact that Bina Abling's Fashion Sketchbook (the most recent veersion) has a heck of alot more than this book and it may be a bit pricer (just buy it used!) but The Fahsion Skecthbook it well worth it. TRUST ME!

Great 4 Beginners!!
I am intrested in fashion design and this book has helped me to learn how to draw the figure and face, etc.If you are a beginner in fashion design this should be your first book to get.This book is a keeper!! ... Read more

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The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses, and Women offers
an in-depth look into the techniques and theories of pattern drafting for women s garments.
Covering a wide variety of styles, textiles, and sizes, this book is useful for a wide
range of pattern courses from introductory to advanced. It provides a sound introduction
to the concepts and the processes of patternmaking, as well as a more advanced analysis of
style and design. The author offers helpful techniques on taking measurements and adjusting
the fit of garments for all body sizes, patterns, and types of fabrics. ... Read more

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a must have book along with helen joseph armstrong
this book is not as detailed as helen joseph armstrong,but it serves the purpose of second reference material.it has photographs of how to take measurements on the body(missing in H.J.A) and illustrations for taking measurements on the stand.i had problems making the one darted basic bodice block using H.J.A,however on reading the instructions in this book, i realised that i was leaving out some tiny details like ease on the shoulder slope and like.i did have to alter my toile though, but it was a lot easier than the one i made using H.J.A. the part that i simply loved was the chapter on draping the basic 2 darted bodice and two darted skirt on the stand.this chapter is very detailed and explains the process through photos which is very helpful for the draping newbie. drafting the basic blocks like one darted bodice,basic sleeve,trousers,dartless jeans, one darted&double darted skirt block, one darted&double darted torso block,dartless torso block,jacket and coat blocks are all explained as well.all these i feel are necessary items in pattern cutting, however where it loses out is the fact that there are almost no variations given.instead it takes complete garments like a particular style of shirt(western stle) or trouser(like sailor pants) and gives you the construction process of the various components like sleeve,body,cuff,collar etc.buy it only if you find it difficult to follow instructions in H.J.A and as second reference

Excellent supplementary or 2nd pattern-drafting book
This is a great book for a more contemporary look at styles and pattern-drafting, highly relevant to 21rst-century designers. I would say this book does *not* stand alone....you need a drafting "bible" (such as Patternmaking for Fashion Design or Patternmaking Made Easy) to really make full use of this, because it is not organized in the way most drafting "bibles". Most drafting books are organized into chapters covering a specific topic (sleeves, collars, cuffs, etc), while this one presents whole projects (for example, a complete coat with cuffs, lining, pockets) to complete. This is a great way to see how all the design elements come together to form a total garment, but you need additional books because it does not cover ALL style details, some stuff is left out. Great book though!

Would someone please review this book!?
Apologies for the fake rating. One can't post here without a rating. There should be a 'review requested' button or something.

I'd like to know how this title compares to Helen Joseph Armstrong's book. What does it cover differently? Does this book cover anything that Joseph Armstrong's book does not? For example, does it cover the pants sloper thoroughly and well? Are there errors?

I *have* the Joseph Armstrong, and would greatly value another approach/point of view -- or even a second way of presenting the same material; and would love some complementary information, as well. But I prefer to minimize exact repetition. This book is not cheap, but it is affordable, so I am considering it, but can't afford to buy 'blind'. HELP!

And - it would help my decision enormously if I could see the table of contents and index online. With more information, I might buy the book. Without it, I definitely will not. ... Read more

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Great insight into the mind of a fashion icon
Written in Paul Poiret's hand, this is a great fun to read and gives good insight into his mind.The only wish I had was for more information on his demise in the fashion world.But, if you want to get into the mind of a great genius, then I would recommend this book.

Wrapped inexoticism...
Written by the man himself in the afterlife of his amazing career, when he was no longer, famous, rich or married. This little book proves to be an excellent medium to witness the time when he almost singlehanded revolutioned fashion through banning the corset, bringing oriental, greek and exotic influences, and being thefirst fashion designer as we understand the term now.

He goes into great detail into his younger years when he met Mme. Cheruit and the famous J Doucet. Particularly about Chez Doucet, he explains the arrangement of the attelier in the change of century with the vendors, designers, chief of attelier, seamstress, and how the subtleness of this relations goes into the final garment.
When some years later he opens his own house, he brings all the time the process, from inspiration to cutting as the components of the final garment. Along appears his friends and acquaintances Iribe, Lepape. And also how he deals with Isadora Duncan, how he met with the Ballet Russes' Bakst. All the time making a point how he influenced them, not the other way around -in here we can have a skeptical eye...

When success came, he opens 'Le parfums Rosine' and the 'Atelier Martine', being the first couturier going into the scent business almost ten years before Chanel. -It exist an extraordinary book on this adventure Paul Poiret and His Rosine Perfumes, with hundreds of images-. The 'Martines' were the students of the Atelier, and it was sort of an art school meets interior design training, in here Poiret goes into great detail about how to develop creativity in children toward design.

In every work about Poiret we heard about his' one thousand and two nights party', but only here we have exact description of the menus, the amenities, the list of guest. The taste for the oriental and the exotic expands into his travels and he goes in detail when he goes to Morocco -as YSL would make many years later- and there some other chapters describing his long tours into United States.

These travels were as a conferencist and he make not only his impression but the actual transcription of some of the lectures, being of particular interest how he reflect in the fashion process and the way he had to foreseen the taste of people, even there at the dawn of fashion: trends and forecasting were important, even though at the end he wasn't able to understand new taste and that was the sign of his fall.

The last part of the book, unfortunately does not give more information about his debacle. He just say in few lines, he is now retired, now divorced, and dedicated to his painting. He is bitter, but that only is apparent in this last chapters. The main book is always light and happy. it has a little section with B&W photographs.

This self bio is part of a little collection the V&A made about fashion designers, Schiaparelli, Dior, Poiret and the sixties' Biba. I think the best are the Dior, and this Poiret's.It is highly recommended if you want to know about the designer, the man, but also as a way to see how they produced the idea of fashion in the beginning of the 20th century. ... Read more

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Two dolls and 30 stylish costumes characterize the colorful fashion free-for-all of the Seventies. Styles range from casual elegance and the "punk" look to Middle Eastern and folk—all created by such fashion gurus as Dior, Mary Quant, Givenchy, Courrèges, Ralph Lauren, and many more. Includes descriptive notes.
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Fun with Fashion
This is the second Tom Tierney book that I have gotten. I find it fun and informative.It is so awesome to see how different styles develop, and this is a fun and easy way to do it.

Designs of the Seventies
Tom Tierney has recreated the designer fashions of the seventies in the paper doll book.If you love haute couture, you'll love this book (it doesn't feature the street or pop star fashion of the era).
The dolls resemble two of the most famous models of the decade, Beverly Johnson and Cheryl Tiegs (although this isn't mentioned in the notes), giving the book more authenticity.
The seventies was a decade of retro looks as well as styles inspired by exotic cultures.The styles of the thirties and forties are represented in this book, as are the famous Russian and Chinese designs by Yves-Saint Laurent.
The decade ended with a move toward more imposing almost futuristic styles, and these are well represented by outfits by Mugler and Montana.
My reason for not giving this book 5 stars is that the illustrations are not up to Tom Tierney's usual standard. ... Read more

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The Complete History of Costume and Fashion is a comprehensive illustrated guide to the history of clothing and fashion. At different times in history, fashionable dress has taken very different forms. From the first fashion style of the Egyptians to the extravagant clothes of the Romans, from the birth of the Dandy to haute couture in the twentieth century, this book chronicles the evolution of style for both males and females from a social, cultural, and historical perspective.

Organized by specific time periods, coverage includes:
The Ancient Egyptians: Noble garments, wigs and hairpieces, eye make-up, jewelry
Greece and Rome: Classical elegance, the Etruscan wardrobe, bright colors, the toga
Middle Ages: Medieval Europe and Byzantine fashion, age of chivalry, trains and sleeves
Early Renaissance: Damask, taffeta, velvet, tight-fitting bodices
Sixteenth Century: Flowering of the arts, science and fashion, doublets and ruffs, bodices
Seventeenth Century: Influence of the Baroque, ribbons and embroidery, wigs for men
Eighteenth Century: Extravagance and excess, masks, buckled shoes, three-cornered hats, hoop skirts
Nineteenth Century: Victorian values, crinolines and bustles, artificial hair color, double-breasted jackets
Twentieth Century: The age of diversity, global style, mini-skirts, supermodels, street fashion, new fabrics. ... Read more

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mixed feelings
So, I gave this book 3 stars because I couldn't figure out how to do 2 1/2. Mixed feelings. On the plus side, I really enjoyed the pictures and some of the book was informative.
On the minus side, I feel that the author may have just peiced this book together too quickly without doing her research. Some of her dates for different eras were wrong. And while she may have an interest in fashion, part of fashion history is HISTORY, which she doesn't seem to have a grasp on. This was evident in the beginning right from the chapter on egypt. I kept cringing every time she confused Nefertiti for Nefertari, it made me wonder what else in the book she got wrong.

I definately would not recomend this book to anyone that already has a lot of knowledge of fashion history, her inaccuracies will probably piss you off (and her partiality to Byzantium).
I also would not recomend this book if you are just getting started in studying fashion history because why start out with misinformation.
But if you are like me, neither an expert or compkete novice, you don't work in the industry, like me you are just obsessed with clothes, and if you find this book on sale for less than 5 dollars, have at it(really, don't pay more than 5).

Amazing, Colorful and Bright
This book is a truly dazzling feast for the eyes and would be a perfect addition to anyone's coffee table collection.I bought this booking thinking that it was more like a textbook and have found it to be much much more.Full size colorful illustrations make for very interesting and stimulating viewing.

One of the worst I've ever seen
The information is just plain wrong in hundreds of instances and the images and text are frequently not connected.In general if a book says it is a Complete History of Costume from the dawn of time to yesterday, it is probably to be avoided, but this one is truly, truly bad!

There is nothing complete about this book.
The most complete book of History of Costume I have found is "Survey of Historic Costume" by Phyllis Tortora and Keith Eubank. The title of this book "The Complete..." and the lack of content simple don't belong together.

This book is a beginners basic introduction to costume. It needs to be reviewed and mistakes need to be fixed.

didn't like it
There are cool pictures and all but seriously you cannot cover the whole egyptian, etruscan, greek...periods in 3-4 pages. The book plainly describes what people were wearing in these periods (and it does not give you the complete info) and it does not tell you much about the story behind these costumes which I found pretty lame. ... Read more

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The Best Illustrations are on the Cover
I was very disappointed with the quality of illustration in this book.Each page had 3 of the same figure; just detailed in different ways.I am certainly not a professional illustrator, but I have seen better illustration work from the freshman class at Mass. College of Art in Boston.Very loose drawings here and many ugly faces.I returned it as it was not what it appeared to be.The best illustrations in this book were on the Cover.

REViEW!
This book is a great addition to the essential fashion illustration collection! It is filled with amazing pictures of women posing, and it shows you each person in four stages with different outfits on. For people ages 11-100!It 's never to late to learn!! It's deffiantly worth the pricey price.

eh...
it's okay. not quite what i expected. i would have liked to see more nude drawings and even maybe some photos of models and then a simple sketch of them. ... Read more

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This book explains the particular qualities of different fabrics and how to get the most out of them. Providing a mix of practical information and the industry vocabulary, Fabric for Fashion will help students gain a clear understanding of how to work with fabrics as an integral component of the fashion design process. With stunning color photographs that show how fashion designers, both past and present, have worked with fabrics, the book s prime objective is to stimulate creative exploration of the relationship of fabrics to fashion. ... Read more

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Elegant ball gowns and opera cloaks from the Belle Epoque, lovely summer frocks and tailored suits from the Roaring Twenties, seductive evening dresses from the 1930s, and dramatic cocktail dresses from the 1940s—including designs from Lanvin, Poiret, Worth, Adrian, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Balmain, and many more—have been carefully researched and recreated for either computer or traditional cut-and-paste use. An invaluable reference for fashion professionals and a permission-free resource for artists and craftspeople. 120 full-color figures.
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Such a great purchase! Worth every penny!
I have always been a huge fan of Tom Tierneys ever since being given some of his paper dolls for Christmas one year and needless to say, it inspired me to pursue a career in fashion illustration. He can make satin look like satin, lace look like lace and furs look like fur. Its really impressive in doll form and even better in these great included cds!!! A must have for anyone who is a fan of the history of costume and design. I really wish he had one with even more modern fashions!

Excellent transaction!
the book came quickly and is an excellent resource for my daughters.They love it.Thank you! ... Read more

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Two dolls and 30 costumes meticulously rendered by noted fashion illustrator. Haute couture by Worth, Lanvin, Paquin, other greats. Late Victorian to WW1. Captions. Heavy stock.
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Best artist of paper dolls I have ever seen!
I have both paper doll books (Princess Diana and Prince Charles Fashion Paper Dolls in Full Color; and Diana, Princess of Wales, Paper Doll: The Charity Auction Dresses [Paper Doll Series]) by Tom Tierney.I love his artistry and his attention to detail.I got the Charity Auction paper doll book as a gift and searched for more finding the first paper doll book that also included Prince Charles.I added both books to my scrapbook on Diana - I still love looking at these pages.They are both excellent as are all the paper doll books he produces.I also have books by Tom Tierney on Pope John Paul II, Jackie Kennedy Onasis, and one with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip.I would encourage anyone interested in collecting, using the books for school reports, or finding your favorite subject in paper dolls, to look for this artist.He does excellent work.

Belle Epoque
Anyone who loves fashion history will enjoy this book.The illustrations are evocative of the lives of fashionable women 100 years ago.
I especially liked the dolls themselves, clad in faithful depictions of the underwear of the era.
The selection of costumes is superb.It is clear to see the development of women's dress from 1899 until 1919, from heavily corseted hourglass figures laden with ruffles, lace and embroidery, to the fantasies of the early teens and finally the simplification of dress leading up to the 1920-s.

Wonderful graphics
This is a wonderful paper doll book.Book gives a bit of history regarding the dresses in the book.Illustrations are excellent.

Beautiful fashions from the Belle Epoque
This is one of the most beautiful sets of paper dolls I have, well drawn with great attention to detail and short historical notes on each dress inside the back cover. There are a lot of costumes in this book, aboutthirty, and two beautiful dolls.It covers fashion from 1890 to 1919, withdresses from great designers like Worth and Paquin.Tom Tierney's paperdolls are wonderful, and this is one of his best. ... Read more

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Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, this hallmark book offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. 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 all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Sewing guides included for the pleated trouser (with pattern layout), belt/loops, pockets, and zipper; the jean pant with pockets, countour belt, and fly front; and the gusset. Updated jacket foundation draft includes fabric preparation, interfacing, chest piece, tape control, and shoulder pads. Pant drafts–Trouser draft including pocket, waistband, and loop; dungaree foundation draft; grunge pant draft; and three jean waistline variations including pocket and sewing instruction. Includes fitting corrections for the basic patterns. Unique section on patternmaking for bias-cut garments. For anyone developing their patternmaking skills.

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A Love For Sewing
Love the book! Everything is simple and easy to follow. And if there's something that you don't quite understand, the author is available to you via email! It only takes her a day or so to reply.

Not metric
Yes its my own fault i should have checked the reviews more thoroughly before buying this book, but i only seemed to read the positive ones.Book is very thorough, and has ALOT of info, but it ISN'T in metric, which is REALLY disappointing.And even though i can probably apply the same formula, the effort in converting into metric just makes me want to close it and put it back on the shelf.If your used to working in feet/inches I think it would be a great book to buy....if not, save your money!

Worth investing on for a lifetime of fashion design and pattermaking!
I ordered this book and it came in perfect condition. i love that this was a rare hardcover bound edition because my college only sell the ones in a binder which rips so easily. This makes my book stand a part from others because it looks a lot more expensive. The Drawings in the book are very nice and modernized and they are fairly easy to understand for pattern students. The designs featured are actually pretty stylish, unlike old books with 50's styles that no one wear now a day. The DVD wasn't super helpful and only includes additional stuff the book didn't cover. Love it overall and plan to keep this the rest of my career in fashion design.

Excellent book for creating commercial designs
This book is helpful in guiding first time commercial pattern making.It gives suppliers and necessary equipment.I will definately keep it as a reference book.It is written at a very high level of instructions.Sometimes it takes me several readings to understand with the instructions.I have sewn for 40 years, and have a good knowledge basis, and this book is teaching me quite a bit.Very helpful!

Pattern Making for Fashion Design
I love this book,I only wish that it was spiral bound, I thought that is what I ordered, I will get used to this though and use the book often. ... Read more

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Fashion drawing is an essential skill used by fashion designers to visually communicate clothing designs and trends.In clear and easy-to-follow points, this book progressively guides the student through key fashion drawing and design techniques.From basic oval and triangle figure templates, the student quickly progresses along the drawing skills learning curve to produce creative illustrations, which are developed into professional and dynamic presentations and design portfolios. The text is supported with explanatory drawings and photographs of the fashion model, together with plenty of exercises and artwork from designers and illustrators around the world. The book encourages the student to develop a personal, artistic style within the accepted design standards used in the fashion industry, preparing them for a career in design.This is a highly effective textbook, suitable both for class use and self-teaching. ... Read more

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A great gift ....
My girlfriend's daughter is a fashion-designer-hopeful and she thought this was a wonderful book and keeps it with her almost all the time.

Great book
I was doing a sewing course and I ordered this book to start learning how to sketch my ideas for skirt and blouse designs. Easy to follow illustrations and no frills instructions make me rate this book very highly. I am a beginner with no design experience and very little aptitude for drawing. However I was able to use this book and started sketching basic designs in no time.

Not current in drawing style.
I bought this book a while back based on the stars and reviews but was actually really disappointed.Why? If you go to art schools that push fashion design as a major that work with actual major clothing labels... the drawings you see being cranked out of the top schools do not look like this.I actually recommend Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques by Naoki Watanabe.I had a chance to actually look at it at the art store down the street from my art school which is cranking out fashion designers for the actual job market.

I teach drawing to students between 3rd grade on up to high school.I have been buying books to expose my students to the various art industries and what they are looking for now so they can get themselves a head start if they so choose such careers later in their lives.This book was perfect and great when if first came out, but things have changed.

Great Fashion Drawing Guide
My daughter has an interest in Fashion Design. She has been sketching her own clothing designs since she was 8yrs old.Now she's almost 15 and this book has helped her to understand some of the basics.If I hadn't been able to view a few of the pages before purchasing, chances are I probably wouldn't have choose this book... But I'm glad I did.

Fashion Design
Very interesting book,lots of neat ways to design and easy to follow, great for beginners.Quick shipping and a great transaction. ... Read more

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A comprehensive, visually-led overview that covers all areas of fashion drawing, presentation, and illustration, Fashion Illustrator both teaches students how to draw the fashion figure and provides an extended showcase of established and emerging illustrators.

From initial inspiration through to finished illustration, the book teaches the student how to draw from life and accurately depict body proportions, and also includes advice on exaggerating proportions for effect. A technical chapter outlines the use of different media, showing students how to use color, and features techniques for rendering different materials and patterns. Dedicated tutorials explore both digital and traditional media (Illustrator, Photoshop, photo-montage, mixed media, drawing, ink, embroidery) through the work of leading fashion illustrators, giving the student the confidence to experiment with different illustrative styles.

Later chapters outline the history of both twentieth-century and contemporary fashion illustration, and profile influential fashion illustrators and other industry professionals, with interviews providing an insight into life after graduation. There is also guidance on careers for the fashion illustrator, portfolio presentation, and working with an agent. ... Read more