Draping for apparel design
By: Helen Joseph-Armstrong
Edition: Third edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 614
ISBN-13: 9781609012403
Subjects: Garment cutting; Dressmaking; Pattern design
Notes: Author's name on previous editions was Helen Armstrong.

Includes bibliographical references (page 607) and index.
Table of contents: title: Tools and supplies for draping; title: Fabric characteristics and terms; title: Draping essentials; title: Dress form and model : preparation and measurements; title: Basic dress foundation; title: Manipulating dart excess and adding fullness; title: Bodice styles; title: Skirts; title: Collars; title: Built-up necklines; title: Cowls; title: Dress foundations and designs; title: Strapless dress foundations and designs : the principle of contour draping; title: Bias cut dresses and twist; title: Kimono, raglan, and drop shoulder; title: Shirts and blouses; title: Jacket/coat foundations and designs; title: Pants; title: Knit characteristics; title: Bodysuits, leotards, and swimsuit foundations; title: Metric conversion charts.