Oh So Asymmetric Ruffle Top - SURF THE WEB (S)

• SKU 183510
• Style 60GPQ101N272

A superb reference book and an ideal instructional textbook for classroom use, this beautifully illustrated guide is organized into units that reflect required courses at leading design colleges. Twenty step-by-step exercises cover methods of finding inspiration, developing observation techniques, and creating fashion drawings in both color and black-and-white media. Separate sections are devoted to getting started and understanding figure proportions, planning and designing garments, and creating and assessing flat specification drawings. The book also features cross-references to its various art instruction techniques, a designer's glossary, and a helpful index. This book guides students through their first steps in fashion illustration, covering everything that is presented in the best college-level courses. It makes a fine starting point for all stude! nts of fashion, introducing them to fashion drawing as a first step toward a career as a creative costumier. More than 250 illustrations in color and black and white.Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Some innovative, new information in this book include:

Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs.

DVD included in the back of the book.

Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27.

More materials on children's wear and swim wear.

Knock offs.

Fitting ! corrections

Advanced design projects

A practica! l introd uction to patternmaking

Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.

Chapter projects

An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design.With a luxe round neckline, chiffon ruffle detail and edgy asymmetric design, this sleeveless bebe top has serious modern-chic appeal. Offers light, flowy and soft drape. Center back to hem: 25". Length at longest side: 46".