This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. It explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations. * All the instructions have been tried and tested - so they work * Offers many 'tips of the trade' to give a professional appearance to completed garments * Encourages you to experiment in textbook size by supplying one-fifth scale blocks * Demonstrates how to make the fullest use of patterns as practised in industry * Considers the influence of choice of fabric on the way a pattern works * New features include tips for achieving the best results when taking personal measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes, thongs, tankinis, basques, bustiers and hipster trousers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0632020334
ISBN-13
9780632020331
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2476952
Product Key Features
Author
Ann Haggar
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Fashion & Accessories, Fashion, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry
Publication Year
1991
Type
Textbook
Genre
Design, Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
21.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tt670
Edition Number
2
Publication Name
Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear
Table of Content
Part 1: Principle patterns from bras to bathrobes: ;The basic blocks; Lingerie: Underwear; Lingerie: Nightwear; Part 2: Futher developments:; Beach and leisurewear; Blocks for stretch fabrics