Leather fashion design / by Francesca Sterlacci.
Material type: TextSeries: Portfolio skills. Fashion & textiles.Publication details: London : Laurence King, 2010.Description: 192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:- 9781856696715 (pbk.)
- 1856696715 (pbk.)
- 646.407 LEA
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Leather Fashion Design is a practical introduction for students explaining how to make garments fromleather, suede, and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-making, sewing techniques, and finishing. The final chapter includes working with "leather-like" materials including ultrasuede and faux patent leather.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188) and index.
Leather -- The tanning process -- The design process -- Planning -- Creating a design/spec sheet -- Sorting, shading and cutting -- Putting your leather garment together -- Linings and reinforcements -- Seam finishes -- Sewing a shirt -- Sewing a pair of pants -- Sewing a jacket -- Leather defects -- Faux leather.
'Leather Fashion Design' is a practical introduction for students explaining how to make garments from leather, suede and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-cutting, sewing techniques and finishing.