Principles of Flat Pattern Design - Softcover

MacDonald, Nora M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134424506 ISBN 13: 9780134424507

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1996

Synopsis

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.

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From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Flat-pattern design is a logical method of producing innovative designs for apparel. This book prompts creating inquiry into flat-pattern design providing an added dimension to apparel design and a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to-wear or custom apparel. Key Topics: A logical series of pattern manipulation procedures are presented in writing and visually. Step-by-Step directions include measurements and illustrations for visualization and understanding. Practice problems presented expand on the immediately preceding topic, encouraging further exploration of topics and giving the opportunity to build on previously learned material. Directions have been streamlined and pattern illustrations have been clarified. Includes a glossary, a metric equivalency chart, and front and back view fashion figures. Market: For fashion designers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134424506
• ISBN 13: 9780134424507
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 311