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"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.
Record details
ISBN:1609019253 (hbk.)
ISBN:9781609019259 (hbk.)
Physical Description:print xiii, 594 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Edition:2nd ed. /
Publisher:New York : Fairchild Books, 2014.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Design Process: Why Construction Should Matter to the Fashion Designer -- Getting Prepared: Sewing Equipment, Fabric, Patterns and Pressing -- Introduction to Stabilizers: Fabricating a Stable Foundation -- Seams: Joining It All Together -- Stitching Knits: Working with Stretch -- Darts: Tapering to Fit the Garment -- Fitting: Developing an "Eye" for Good Fit -- Pockets: Building a Handy Compartment -- Tucks and Pleats: Tailoring a Texture -- Zippers: Fastening Your Way into the Garment -- Waistbands: Finishing the Waist Edge -- Ruffles and Flounces: Feminine and Flirty -- Collars: Silhouetting the Neck -- Facings: Encasing Unfinished Edges -- Cuffs and Other Finishes: Encircling the Wrist -- Sleeves: Setting the Sleeves -- Hems: Defining the Length -- Linings: Covering the Inner Surface -- Closures: Closing the Garment.
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