Pattern cutting for lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear / Ann Haggar.
Material type: TextPublication details: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 279 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781405118583
- 646.4072 HAG 22
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Standard Loan | LSAD Library Main Collection | 646.4072 HAG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39002100638155 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes index.
pt. 1. Principle patterns from bras to bathrobes -- 1. The basic blocks -- 2. Lingerie -- underwear -- 3. Lingerie -- nightwear -- pt. 2. Further developments -- 4. Beach and leisurewear -- 5. Blocks for stretch fabrics.
This title shows how to derive the basic lingerie blocks and how to adapt them for creative design. Pattern cutting for underwear, nightwear, beach and leisurewear is fully illustrated and dealt with in detail.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction
- Part 1 Principle patterns from bras to bathrobes
- The basic blocks
- Lingerie - Underwear
- Lingerie - Nightwear
- Part 2 Further developments
- Beach and leisurewear
- Blocks for stretch fabrics
- Appendix
- Index