Patternmaking for Dress Design : 9 Iconic Styles from Empire to Cheongsam (Paperback)

Introduction Block development Patternmaking fundamentals Blocks manipulated/Contouring Seam allowances 1. The Sheath The history of the sheath dress Contemporary sheath dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 2. The Empire The history of the empire dress Contemporary empire dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 3. The Shift The history of the shift dress Contemporary flapper dropped-waist dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 4. The Trapeze The history of the trapeze dress Contemporary trapeze dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 5. The Wrap The history of the wrap dress Contemporary wrap dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 6. The Strapless The history of the strapless dress Contemporary strapless dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 7. The Shirtwaist The history of the shirtwaist dress Contemporary shirtwaist dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 8. The Cheomsang The history of the Cheomsang Contemporary Cheomsang dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces 9. The Coat Dress The history of the coat dress Contemporary coat dresses The pattern Muslin or toile fitting Production pattern Technical flats and finished pattern pieces Appendix Glossary Bibliography and recommended reading Picture credits Index Acknowledgments