Author: Nora M. MacDonaldPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1563678519
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Twelve 2D patterns inserted in back pocket.
Patternmaking for Fashion Design
Author: Helen Joseph-ArmstrongPublisher:
ISBN: 9789332518117
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Basic Approach Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. ome innovative, new information in this book include: Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs. Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27. More materials on children's wear and swim wear. Knock offs. Fitting corrections Advanced design projects A practical introduction to patternmaking Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring."--
Patternmaking for Menswear
Author: Myoungok KimPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 160901944X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 487
Book Description
Patternmaking for Contemporary Menswear is the most current, comprehensive and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking--an essential resource for students, educators, and industry professionals.
Author: Nora M. MacDonaldStrategic Marketing
Author: Dr. Ben KajwangPublisher: IPR Journals and Book Publishers
ISBN: 9914728197
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
TOPICS IN THE BOOK Effect of Digital Customer Relationship Practices on Performance of Insurance Sector The Role of Social Media in the Insurance Industry in Kenya Apprentices Perception on Apparel Fit Made with Pattern Drafting and Free-Hand Cutting Methods Effect of Personality Traits on Perceived Value and Behavioural Intentions by Electronic Brand Customers in Kenya Influence of Pattern Drafting and Free-Hand Cutting Technique on Apparel Fit among Fashion Designers in Koforindua, Ghana
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
Author: Winifred AldrichPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119028280
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams. This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style.
Human Body
Author: Karen L. LaBatPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429619073
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
Human Body: A Wearable Product Designer's Guide, unlike other anatomy books, is divided into sections pertinent to wearable product designers. Two introductory chapters include many definitions, an introduction to anatomical terminology, and brief discussions of the body's systems, setting the stage for the remaining chapters. The book is extensively referenced and has a large glossary with both anatomical and design terms making it maximally useful for interdisciplinary collaborative work. The book includes 200 original illustrations and many product examples to demonstrate relationships between wearable product components and anatomy. Exercises introduce useful anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical concepts and include design challenges. Features Includes body region chapters on head and neck, upper torso and arms, lower torso and legs, the mid-torso, hands, feet, and a chapter on the body as a whole Contains short sections on growth and development, pregnancy, and aging as well as sections on posture, gait, and designing total body garments Describes important regional muscles and their actions as well as joint range of motion (ROM) definitions and data with applications to designing motion into wearable products Presents appendices correlating to each body region’s anatomy with instructions for landmarking and measuring the body, a valuable resource for a lifetime of designing
Principles of Flat Pattern Design
Author: Nora M. MacDonaldPublisher: Fairchild Books & Visuals
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Written as a beginning-level,patternmaking text, Principles of Flat Pattern Design, 3rd Edition provides an added dimension to apparel design and a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to-wear or custom apparel. In this text, the author presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams, including a representation of the completed pattern. Design problems expand on the immediately preceding topic and offer the opportunity to build on previously learned material. An insert of half-scale sloper patterns will help students practice examples and problems in scale.
The Art of Fashion Draping
Author: Connie Amaden-CrawfordPublisher: Fairchild Books
ISBN: 9781501328480
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
“This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit.” Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USA Learn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns. The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, so you don't have to convert measurements. The book includes a wide variety of fashion styles, from bodices to bias-cut gowns. Intermediate and advanced design variations include an off-shoulder sleeve design and a peplum design. More than 1,000 two-color line drawings show you each draping step. - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters - Online STUDIO includes video tutorials explaining key draping skills and techniques - Lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while draping garments PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501330292.
About Face
Author: Alan CooperPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118766571
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
The essential interaction design guide, fully revised and updated for the mobile age About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more. The new full-color interior and unique layout better illustrate modern design concepts. The interaction design profession is blooming with the success of design-intensive companies, priming customers to expect "design" as a critical ingredient of marketplace success. Consumers have little tolerance for websites, apps, and devices that don't live up to their expectations, and the responding shift in business philosophy has become widespread. About Face is the book that brought interaction design out of the research labs and into the everyday lexicon, and the updated Fourth Edition continues to lead the way with ideas and methods relevant to today's design practitioners and developers. Updated information includes: Contemporary interface, interaction, and product design methods Design for mobile platforms and consumer electronics State-of-the-art interface recommendations and up-to-date examples Updated Goal-Directed Design methodology Designers and developers looking to remain relevant through the current shift in consumer technology habits will find About Face to be a comprehensive, essential resource.
