Includes bibliographical references and index.

1: Patternmaking essentials for the workroom -- Form measurements and figure analysis -- Drafting the basic pattern set -- 2: Dart manipulation (principle #1) -- Designing with darts (tuck-darts, pleats, flares, and gathers) -- Stylelines -- Added fullness (principle #2) -- Yokes, flanges, pin tucks, and pleat tucks -- Contouring (principle #3) -- 3: Collars -- Built-up necklines -- Cowls -- Skirts/circles and cascades -- Sleeves -- Kimono, raglan, drop shoulder, and exaggerated armholes -- 4: Buttons, buttonholes, and facings -- Plackets and pockets -- 5: Dresses without waistline seams (based on torso foundation) -- Strapless foundation and interconstruction -- Patternmaking for bias-cut dresses -- 6: Shits -- Women's jackets and coats -- Men's wear -- Capes and hoods -- Knock-off copying ready-made designs -- 7: Pants -- Knits--stretch and shrinkage factors -- Knit top foundations -- Activewear for dance and exercise -- Swimwear -- 8: Introduction to childrenswear -- Drafting the basic pattern set: measurement taking and standard measurement charts -- Collars, sleeves, and skirts -- Dresses and jumpers -- Tops -- Pants and jumpsuits -- Bodysuits, leotards, maillots, and swimwear.