The Art of Fashion Draping

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this user-friendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process. Features - Step-by-step draping instructions and illustrations - Objectives listing techniques covered in each chapter - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters New to This Edition - Two-color design highlighting each draping step - A new chapter on fitting methods that explains how to evaluate garments and correct common problems - Updated and expanded chapters on pants and knits - Added intermediate and advanced design variations that integrate contemporary designs with time-tested classics Instructor's Guide available