Designing and patternmaking for stretch fabrics
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Designing and patternmaking for stretch fabrics
Fairchild Books, c2008
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Description
Stretch fabrics are more popular than ever, used in the trendy, ready-to-wear styles found at H&M as well as Missoni's colorful knits to Donna Karan's basics. Stretch Fashion provides the design student or working designer with the essential information for understanding the specifics of knit fabrics and the patternmaking process for different garments. Fibers, dyes, treatments, care, and fabric sources are discussed, along with the principles of sizing and measuring for women's, men's, petite, plus, and half sizes.
Table of Contents
Stretch Terms and Jargon
Sizing and Measurements
Principles of Pattern-Drafting
Slopers and Reductions
Skirts
Pants
Tops
Sleeves
Sweaters
Dresses
Oversized Projects
Four-Way Stretch
Bodysuits, Leotards, and One and Two-Piece Swimsuits
Fitting and Corrections
Costing Sheets
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