Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Getting Started
Pattern Cutting Tools and Equipment; Silhouettes; Sizing and Grading; Blocks and Patterns; Student Exercise; Case Study

2. Pattern Cutting
How to Read a Design Drawing; Dart Manipulation; Slash and Spread; Sleeves; Collars; Pockets; Bias Cut; Fitting the Toile; Laying a Pattern on to Fabric; Student Exercise; Case Study

3. Garment Construction
Tools for the Technique; Seams; Seam Finishes; Hand-Sewing Techniques; Student Exercise; Case Study

4. Surface-Specific Techniques
Felted Fabrics; Lace; Leather; Fur; Knits and Stretch-woven Fabrics; Sequinned and Beaded Fabrics; Velvet; Transparent Fabrics; Student Exercise; Case Study

5. Haute Couture and Tailoring
Haute Couture; Designing Haute Couture; Tailoring; Tailoring Techniques; Student Exercise; Case Study

6. Draping on the Mannequin
Modeling Tools and Equipment; Grain Line and Draping; Draping Style; Geometric Shapes; Inspired Designers; Student Exercise; Case Study

7. Support and structure
History of Supported and Structured Garments; Supporting Materials; Interlining/Fusing; Corsetry; Creating Volume; Student Exercise; Case Study

8. Finishes
Linings; Facings; Fastenings; Haberdashery; Student Exercise; Case Study

Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Useful resources
Acknowledgements and picture credits

Promotional Information

Fully updated with inspiring new images and insightful case studies, the second edition of Construction for Fashion Design leads readers through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping on the mannequin to sewing techniques and haberdashery.

About the Author

Anette Fischer is a lecturer in Fashion Design and Creative Pattern Cutting at the University of the Creative Arts, Epsom, UK.
Kiran Gobin is a lecturer in Fashion Design at Middlesex University, UK

Reviews

A quick reference book which truly demonstrates the interconnectivity between fabric handling and garment construction methods.
*Gayle Ramsden, University of the Fraser Valley, Canada*

I love the format and design – it’s funky, practical and easy to use.
*Sue Martin, Basingstoke College of Technology, UK*

Excellent book. Visual and informative.
*Angela Loftus, BA (Hons) Fashion Course Tutor, Bradford College, UK*