Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion

Name: Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781474272384
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By Pat Parish

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Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion by Pat Parish is an essential guide for fashion designers seeking to master the complex skill of pattern cutting. The book demystifies the process by focusing on pattern fundamentals and demonstrating construction in both 2D and 3D. It covers basic blocks, sleeves, collars, trousers, pockets, and finishes through the lens of proportion, balance, line, and form. Updated with new directions in construction design, advanced patterns like the Magyar sleeve and jumpsuit, tips for working with technical fabrics, and case studies from contemporary designers, this is a comprehensive resource to inspire and empower designers to elevate their craft.
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This book is ideal for budding and experienced fashion designers, students of fashion and pattern cutting, and anyone interested in the creative and technical aspects of garment construction. It suits readers looking to deepen their understanding of pattern making with a designer-focused approach, including those interested in innovative and sustainable techniques.

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Pattern cutting, or pattern making, is an essential yet complex skill for every fashion designer to master. Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion demystifies the pattern cutting process and clearly demonstrates pattern fundamentals, enabling you to construct in both 2D and 3D, and quickly get to grips with basic blocks, shape, sleeves, collars, trousers, pockets and finishes.

Pat Parish approaches the subject of pattern cutting through proportion, balance, line and form, identifying key shapes and structures from the catwalk and translating them into 3D through cutting, draping and construction processes. This popular and inspirational sourcebook has been updated to reflect new directions in construction design and techniques, and to include more advanced patterns, such as the Magyar sleeve and the jumpsuit.

With handy tips, shortcuts and tricks of the trade, the second edition of Pattern Cutting is a must-have studio resource for all budding fashion designers. It will provide you with the inspiration, tools and confidence to interpret and adapt basic patterns, and take your designs to the next level.

New to this edition

Step-by-step instructions for more complex patterns, including the Magyar sleeve, rever collar and jumpsuit
A chapter devoted to patterns for pockets and finishes
Invaluable information about working with different fabrics, such as neoprene and spacer
Expanded coverage of innovation in pattern cutting, including sustainable and geometric cutting techniques
Refreshed pattern flats and colour images
Case studies with designers who have used cutting techniques to create unique, contemporary designs

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?

Praised by experts, this book is celebrated for its strong designer perspective and relevance to students and professionals alike. Debbie Allsop highlights its unrivalled content and case studies, while Sally Folkes commends its clarity in explaining the 2D to 3D transformation. Anderson from Texas Tech University notes its engaging, aesthetic approach, combining visuals, sketches, and live model techniques that make pattern cutting accessible and exciting beyond purely technical manuals. Overall, it is regarded as an excellent and inspirational resource in fashion education.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474272384

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 400 colour illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1080g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Pat Parish has taught fashion and textile courses for over thirty years. Her teaching career began at the Royal College of Art and she now lectures at Northbrook College, UK. Alongside her teaching, she has also worked as a freelance pattern cutter for designers such as Betty Jackson and Anne Tyrrell, and has created collections with Amanda Wakely, Edina Ronay, Bruce Oldfield and many others. Many of her students have successful careers in fashion.