Patternmaking for Dress Design

Name: Patternmaking for Dress Design
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SKU: 9781350094673
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9 Iconic Styles from Empire to Cheongsam

By Pamela Vanderlinde

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Patternmaking for Dress Design explores patternmaking techniques for nine iconic dress styles, including the sheath, empire, shift, trapeze, wrap, strapless, shirtwaist, cheongsam and coatdress. Each chapter reveals the history behind these enduring designs while providing easy-to-follow patterns and practical guidance for drafting and fitting.
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This book suits fashion students, costume designers, and anyone interested in dressmaking who seeks detailed pattern drafting techniques grounded in historical context.

"Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions guide fashion designers through creating 9 iconic dresses. With background on each garment's historical significance and examples of how they've reinvented in contemporary collections"--

Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions guide fashion designers through creating 9 iconic dresses. With background on each garment's historical significance and examples of how they've reinvented in contemporary collections.

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Patternmaking for Dress Design covers patternmaking techniques for nine iconic dress designs. It focuses not only on the concepts needed to draft patterns, but also uniquely explores the history of each garment design to reveal what lies behind their enduring appeal today.

Each chapter provides easy-to-follow patterns for the sheath, empire, shift, trapeze, wrap, strapless, shirtwaist, cheongsam, and coatdress.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Patternmaking for Dress Design is praised for combining historical context with practical patternmaking instruction. Lisa Borton highlights its clear instructions and useful tips for achieving the perfect fit, ideal for novice patternmakers. Dr Kevin Almond commends the accessible writing and exciting illustrations, deeming it essential for designers creating iconic dress styles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350094673

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Illustration: 650 color illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 850g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Pamela Vanderlinde is a lecturer in fashion design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, USA. Pamela is an independent designer whose design practice, philosophy and teaching are grounded in her study of historical and contemporary bespoke fashion. She is the author of Patternmaking for Jacket and Coat Design (Bloomsbury, 2017).

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