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Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear

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Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar provides a detailed guide on designing and sewing your own garments in these categories. It covers essential techniques for creating patterns, understanding fabric behaviour, and assembling unique pieces, making it a valuable resource for anyone keen on garment design and textile craftsmanship. Perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers, it combines technical skills with creative insights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about fashion design, particularly creating unique patterns for intimate apparel, swimwear, and casual wear. It offers detailed instructions and insights, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced designers wanting to master the craft of pattern cutting in these specific categories.

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Contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with various aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. This book explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations.

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Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar has established itself as the standard work on its subject since its first publication in 1990. This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns addressing all aspects of lingerie, beachwear, and leisurewear.

Not only are the methods of cutting explained, but the reasoning behind them is also detailed, allowing the information to be applied and adapted to other situations. This enables readers to expand their understanding and skills beyond the given examples.

The new edition of this essential guide includes tips for achieving the best results when taking measurements and creating optimum fit patterns for close-fitting garments. It also features outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes, ensuring a comprehensive resource for all your pattern-cutting needs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405118583

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Ann Haggar has taught extensively at degree level using her wide industrial experience. She has also written two fashion supplements for the classic books Dress Pattern Designing and More Dress Pattern Designing, both by Natalie Bray.

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