Professional sewing techniques for designers
By: Julie Cole, Sharon Czachor
Contributors: Czachor, Sharon, author
Edition: 2nd edition.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 594
ISBN-13: 9781609019259
Subjects: Sewing; Dressmaking; Tailoring (Women's)
Description: "It is impossible to have good designs without having accurate quality construction skills. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers is an up-to-date sewing guide that teaches fashion design students the skills they will need to execute their original designs in a professional environment. Each chapter covers a particular theme, such as collars, and reflects the order of assembly of any garment. More than 1,000 detailed and annotated sketches provide visual support to the techniques covered."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The Design Process: Why Construction Should Matter to the Fashion Designer; title: Getting Prepared: Sewing Equipment, Fabric, Patterns and Pressing; title: Introduction to Stabilizers: Fabricating a Stable Foundation; title: Seams: Joining It All Together; title: Stitching Knits: Working with Stretch; title: Darts: Tapering to Fit the Garment; title: Fitting: Developing an "Eye" for Good Fit; title: Pockets: Building a Handy Compartment; title: Tucks and Pleats: Tailoring a Texture; title: Zippers: Fastening Your Way into the Garment; title: Waistbands: Finishing the Waist Edge; title: Ruffles and Flounces: Feminine and Flirty; title: Collars: Silhouetting the Neck; title: Facings: Encasing Unfinished Edges; title: Cuffs and Other Finishes: Encircling the Wrist; title: Sleeves: Setting the Sleeves; title: Hems: Defining the Length; title: Linings: Covering the Inner Surface; title: Closures: Closing the Garment.