Fashion Patternmaking Techniques (Vol 2)

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Discover the essential techniques in fashion design with 'Fashion Patternmaking Techniques (Vol 2)' by Antonio Donnanno. This comprehensive paperback manual spans 256 pages and del ves deep into the intricate processes of transforming bodices, allowing budding fashion designers and seasoned professionals to elevate their skills. Key features include detailed dart manipulation methods and innovative techniques for creating volumes through draping. Learn to craft fitted patterns tailored for various fabrics, including special guidelines for knit textiles.This volume expertly covers the adaptation of basic dress blocks for different garment types such as maternity dresses, as well as fundamental techniques for designing sleeves and crafting men’s vests and jackets. Gain insights into size grading for tops and dresses alongside the essentials of pattern layout that will help you enhance your creations.Don’t miss the opportunity to merge intuition and creativity with proven methods for constructing patterns in this valuable resource. Antonio Donnanno, the author with a rich background in tailoring and costume history, founded the renowned Euromode School Italia and brings decades of expertise to this guide.Order now and enjoy combined shipping! As a proud NZ owned business located in Auckland, we offer this product in stock in NZ, ensuring you won’t face unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes upon delivery. Get your copy of 'Fashion Patternmaking Techniques (Vol 2)' and take your fashion design abilities to the next level today.CONDITION: Brand NewPages: 256Bind: paperbackAuthor: Antonio Donnanno Publisher: Promo PressPublication Date: 01-03-2015This second volume of Fashion Patternmaking Techniques examines the various procedures for transforming bodices, through dart manipulation as well as studying techniques for creating volumes, draping, and fitted patterns. The book includes techniques for creating patterns for knit fabrics; basic dress blocks and how to adapt these to different fabric patterns and types of garment (for example, maternity dresses); sleeves; basic blocks for men’s vests and jackets; size grading for tops and dresses and the fundamentals of pattern layout. This manual prepares the reader to apply these concepts—along with their own intuition and creativity—to constructing patterns. Antonio Donnanno began his career in his family’s tailoring shop. After majoring in history and philosophy, he focused on teaching costume history and patternmaking techniques. In 1982, he founded the prestigious Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded abroad. He has written dozens of books on fashion and has his own consulting firm, which focuses on patternmaking and business.We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax. Show more