{"title":"Tracy Jennings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracy Jennings\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and practical guides within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, with a particular focus on creative disciplines like fashion design. Readers can expect detailed resources that blend creativity with technique, providing valuable tools for both aspiring and experienced artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work balances artistic inspiration with hands-on advice, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. Whether exploring design principles or creative processes, Jennings' books support a deeper understanding of the arts in a thoughtful and approachable style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fashion-design-toolkit-by-tracy-jennings-9781350101562","title":"The Fashion Design Toolkit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eThe Fashion Design Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll learn how tried-and-tested techniques like gathers, pleats, tucks, and twists can help you adapt patterns and create your own original garment designs. Tracy Jennings walks you through 18 patterning tactics to inspire fresh ideas, demonstrating how embracing pattern drafting skills can lead to innovative and effective collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach technique is illustrated in a variety of contexts, showing how and why it has been used by other designers, so you can use the history of each tool as inspiration for your original collections. Ethical practice is woven throughout the book, with tips on how to implement techniques in an environmentally sustainable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18 essential techniques are divided into 5 categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEstablishing Fit and Flare:\u003c\/b\u003e Darts, Slash \u0026amp; Spread, Seaming, Insets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChanneling Fullness:\u003c\/b\u003e Gathers, Ruffles, Pleats, Tucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFashioning the Fluid and Unstructured:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcs, Flounces, Drapes, Twists\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngineering Fabric and Form:\u003c\/b\u003e Contouring, Structure, Textile Designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocusing on Concepts:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptation, Reduction, Zero Waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnline resources include a downloadable pattern block, which is available in US sizes 4–18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/fashion-design-toolkit\"\u003ewww.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/fashion-design-toolkit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432907260140,"sku":"9781350101562","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350101562.jpg?v=1774766153"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tracy-jennings.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}