The book offers a comprehensive guide to drawing female fashion figures, emphasizing size inclusivity and diverse body shapes. It features three models of varying sizes to reflect the evolving fashion industry, encouraging artists to capture the essence of fashion for all body types. Readers will learn techniques for accurately portraying proportions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fashion illustration.
The third edition of this book introduces the Porcelynne Pattern Drafting and Manipulation Method. This method is a mathematical approach to determining measurements for bra drafting. Jennifer Fairbanks approaches pattern manipulation and design unlike previous methods. Developing the methods used in this book was challenging, but thorough. The third edition of Bare Essentials: Bras integrates drafting for torso shape and height. Individuals of any size and shape can learn to draft a custom bra to fit.The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Included in this book are patterns for sizes 30A through 40F. What you will learn: - Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics- Manipulation of basic patterns- Pattern drafting from measurements- Sloper creation and complex pattern manipulation- Developing grade rules and grading patterns
This book is designed for beginners in fashion design and self-learners, covering the essentials of pattern making, terminology, and drafting concepts. It uniquely integrates drafting knowledge with sewing and construction, emphasizing the importance of understanding how patterns are constructed and the significance of pattern markings. This connection between two-dimensional drafting and three-dimensional garments is crucial for solidifying drafting skills. Developed by designer and educator Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks, the book draws on her extensive teaching experience at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and her background in running a design and sewing studio.
The initial chapters introduce tools, terms, and pattern markings, guiding readers in creating simple patterns from an unaltered sloper. The first section, "Shape," teaches manipulation techniques like darts, pleats, tucks, and gathers, while the second section, "Line," explores style lines and their integration with design elements. "Details," the third section, covers beginner concepts such as pockets, extensions, and banding, with practical exercises on various pocket types and placket designs. Finally, the "Finishes" section addresses facings, zipper insertion, and basic hemming. This comprehensive guide serves as an ideal resource for self-learners and classroom instruction, marking the beginning of a series on pattern making.
