Construction (Basics Fashion Design Series)

Construction by Anette Fischer is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

Getting started

• Pattern cutting tools and equipment
• Silhouettes
• Sizing and grading
• Blocks and patterns

Pattern cutting

• How to read a design drawing
• Dart manipulation
• Slash and spread
• Sleeves
• Collars
• Pockets
• Bias cut
• Fitting the toile
• Laying a pattern on to fabric

Garment construction

• Tools for the technique
• Seams
• Seam finishes
• Hand sewing techniques

Surface-specific techniques

• Felted fabrics
• Lace
• Leather
• Fur
• Knits and stretch-woven fabrics
• Sequinned and beaded fabrics
• Velvet
• Transparent fabrics

Haute couture and tailoring

• Haute couture
• Designing haute couture
• Tailoring
• Tailoring techniques

Draping on the mannequin

• Modelling tools and equipment
• Grain line and draping
• Draping style
• Geometric shapes
• Inspired designers

Support and structure

• History of supported and structured garments
• Supporting materials
• Interlining/fusing
• Corsetry
• Creating volume

Finishes

• Linings
• Facings
• Fastenings
• Haberdashery

Conclusion

Glossary

Bibliography

Useful resources

Canon

Acknowledgements and picture credits