Pattern Design

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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.