Fashion Patternmaking Techniques. [ Vol. 1 ]: How to Make Skirts, Trousers and Shirts. Women & Men. Skirts / Culottes / Bodices and Blouses / Men's Shirts and Trousers / Size Alterations - Softcover

Donnanno, Antonio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8415967098 ISBN 13: 9788415967095

Publisher: Promopress, 2014

Synopsis

Divided into eight clear chapters, the book starts with an in-depth study on measuring and body shaping, before examining fabric technology and sartorial terminology. It describes a wide range of skirts and trousers, both for women and men, from the basic to the highly elaborate.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This book is an introductory course in pattern design, for pattern designers, tailors, stylists and fashion professionals. This volume, divided into eight chapters, offers a wealth of in-depth knowledge relating to pattern design, beginning with a detailed study of people’s measurements and builds, textile technology and tailoring terminology. It contains a comprehensive study of all types of skirts and trousers, from the most basic to the most elaborate.
It also explores making patterns for men and examines making alterations for different sizes.

About the Author:

Antonio Donnanno began in his career in his family’s tailor shop and later, after majoring in history and philosophy, focused on the teaching of costume history and pattern-making techniques. In 1982, he founded the acknowledged Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded with new branches on the international stage and where, alongside his teaching duties, Donnanno also serves as director. Antonio Donnanno has written dozens of books about fashion and has his own consulting firm, focusing on pattern-making and business.

As a consultant, illustrator and stylist for different fashion companies Elisabetta Kuky Drudi has planned and organized fashion shows and collections on an international level. She has collaborated as illustrator, fashion designer and textile designer with firms such as Baldessarini, Fuzzi, Hugo Boss & Hugo Boss Sport, Jean Paul Gaultier (Femme, Homme and Soleil) and Joop. She is also the author of several bestsellers. Currently she designs for various international fashion houses and collaborates as a technical knit designer with Emilio Pucci, Mary Katrantzou and MSGM

About this edition

• Publisher: Promopress
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 8415967098
• ISBN 13: 9788415967095
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Illustrator: Drudi Elisabetta