Draping for apparel design
By: Helen Joseph-Armstrong.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Fairchild Publications
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 523
ISBN-13: 9781563675508
Subjects: Dressmaking -- Pattern design; Clothing and dress; Fashion design
Notes: Includes bibliographic references (p. 517) and index.
Table of contents: title: Fabric characteristics and terms; title: Model form: preparation, measurement, and tools; title: Draping essentials; title: Basic dress foundation; title: Facings; title: Manipulating dart excess; title: Bodice styles; title: Skirts; title: Collars; title: Built-up necklines; title: Cowls; title: Dress foundations and design; title: Strapless dress foundations and design: the principle of contour draping; title: Bias cut dresses; title: Kimono, raglan, and drop shoulder; title: Shirts and blouses; title: Jackets and coats; title: Pants; title: Knit characteristics; title: Bodysuit and swimsuit foundations.