Patternmaking / Dennic Chunman Lo.
By: Lo, Dennic Chunman.
Material type: TextSeries: Portfolio skillsFashion & textiles: Publisher: London : Laurence King, 2011Description: 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.ISBN: 9781856697507 (pbk.); 1856697509 (pbk.).Other title: Pattern making.Subject(s): Dressmaking -- Pattern designDDC classification: 646.4/072Includes bibliographical references (p. 240).
1. Preparation -- Forms & measurements -- Understanding the fabric -- Flats -- 2. Selecting & using tools -- How to use tools -- 3. The basic block -- Basic bodice block -- Basic sleeve block -- Skirt block -- Dress block -- Pant block -- Patternmaker's aide memoire -- 4. Creating patterns & muslins -- Folding the paper pattern -- Seams. notches & drill holes -- Speaking the pattern maker's language -- The muslin -- 5. Converting the block -- Adding seams -- Eliminating seams -- Moving darts -- Adding seams to eliminate darts -- Adding pleats and tucks -- Adding volume -- Collars -- Openings & fastenings -- Converting a bodice to a jacket block -- 6. Inspirational patternmaking -- A piece of string -- The T coat -- The bias tube -- The parachute dress -- A pierce of cloth -- Iaido tuxedo -- 7. Patternmaking & technology -- Patternmaking software -- Working from the block -- Digital techniques -- Grading, lay planning & output.