The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Ed

The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Ed

Written for fashion design, apparel, and pattern making students and professionals, this user-friendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process.

Features

• Step-by-step draping instructions and illustrations
• Objectives listing techniques covered in each chapter
• Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs
• Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters

New to This Edition

• Two-color design highlighting each draping step
• A new chapter on fitting methods that explains how to evaluate garments and correct common problems
• Updated and expanded chapters on pants and knits
• Added intermediate and advanced design variations that integrate contemporary designs with time-tested classics

©2012, 512 pp., Softcover, ISBN 1609012275