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Pattern cutting / Dennic Chunman Lo

By: Lo, Dennic Chunman [author.].
Material type: TextTextSeries: Portfolio skillsFashion & textiles: Publisher: London : Laurence King Publishing Ltd, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: Second edition.Description: 300 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781786276049; 1786276046.Subject(s): Dressmaking -- Pattern designDDC classification: TT520
Contents:
Preparation -- Taking measurements -- Selecting & using tools -- The basic block -- Creating patterns -- Creating & fitting the toile -- Converting the block -- Adding styles -- Stretch fabrics -- Inspirational pattern cutting -- Pattern cutting & technology -- Resources
Summary: This practical guide explains how to take accurate measurements, introduces key tools and takes you from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Step-by-step illustrations show how to create and then fit basic bodice, sleeve, skirt, dress, and trouser blocks, and how to adapt these to create patterns for original designs. New material includes advice on fitting toiles and working with stretch fabrics. There is also a fully updated chapter dedicated to digital technology. New to this edition: Access to 32 instructional videos
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Books Raffles University
TT520 .L77 2021 (Browse shelf) Available RU2200081
Books Raffles University
TT520 .L77 2021 (Browse shelf) Available RU2200082

"With 32 videos" available by QR code in chapters or website

Previous edition: 2011

Includes bibliographical references and index

Preparation -- Taking measurements -- Selecting & using tools -- The basic block -- Creating patterns -- Creating & fitting the toile -- Converting the block -- Adding styles -- Stretch fabrics -- Inspirational pattern cutting -- Pattern cutting & technology -- Resources

This practical guide explains how to take accurate measurements, introduces key tools and takes you from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Step-by-step illustrations show how to create and then fit basic bodice, sleeve, skirt, dress, and trouser blocks, and how to adapt these to create patterns for original designs. New material includes advice on fitting toiles and working with stretch fabrics. There is also a fully updated chapter dedicated to digital technology. New to this edition: Access to 32 instructional videos