Title: The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics' Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1438011555
ISBN 13: 9781438011554
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

A comprehensive directory and indispensable resource for fashion designers and students, providing a deep understanding of different textiles and their uses in garment design.

Authored by Gail Baugh, a seasoned fashion industry professional, this guide unravels the complex world of textiles. It offers detailed profiles of over 120 different types of fabrics, outlining their properties, characteristics, and potential uses in fashion design.

The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory goes beyond a mere listing of fabrics. It provides practical insights into how to pair fabrics with specific types of garments, the role of fabric in fashion sustainability, and how different textiles can influence the design process.

With this guide, you'll not only learn about the textiles themselves but also how to effectively use them in your designs. This book is an essential tool for aspiring and professional fashion designers alike, helping them to create stunning and innovative garments.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Guide: Provides a detailed profile of over 120 types of fabrics.
Practical Insights: Offers insights on pairing fabrics with specific types of garments.
Design Process: Explores how different textiles can influence the design process.
Expert Author: Written by Gail Baugh, a seasoned fashion industry professional.

About the Author

Gail Baugh teaches textiles and merchandising at both San Francisco State University and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She has extensive fashion industry experience, particularly in global product development and in sourcing for large retail chains.

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