Contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with various aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. This book explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations.
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Contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with various aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. This book explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations.
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This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. It explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations.
- All the instructions have been tried and tested – so they work
- Offers many ‘tips of the trade’ to give a professional appearance to completed garments
- Encourages you to experiment in textbook size by supplying one-fifth scale blocks
- Demonstrates how to make the fullest use of patterns as practised in industry
- Considers the influence of choice of fabric on the way a pattern works
- New features include tips for achieving the best results when taking personal measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes, thongs, tankinis, basques, bustiers and hipster trousers.
About the Author
Ann Haggar has taught extensively at degree level using her wide industrial experience. She has also written two fashion supplements for the classic books Dress Pattern Designing and More Dress Pattern Designing, both by Natalie Bray.
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This unique book has become established as the standard work on the subject since it was first published in 1990. It contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Not only the methods of cutting are explained but also the reasoning behind them so that the information can be applied and adapted to other situations.
The new edition includes tips for achieving the best results when taking measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, and outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes.
This unique book has become established as the standard work on the subject since it was first published in 1990. It contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Not only the methods of cutting are explained but also the reasoning behind them so that the information can be applied and adapted to other situations. The new edition includes tips for achieving the best results when taking measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, and outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes.
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