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Fashion & Interior Design



Draping for Fashion Design, 4/E
Hilde Jaffe, Professor Emeritus, Fashion Institute of Technology
Nurie Relis, Retired, Fashion Institute of Technology

ISBN-10: 0131109375
ISBN-13: 9780131109377

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 272 pp
Published: 01/12/2004

Suggested retail price: $84.20
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For introductory and advanced courses in Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Draping, Introduction to Fashion, and Fashion Promotion.

Draping for Fashion Design is THE definitive basic instructional text for draping in numerous fashion design programs since its original publication. This book covers all of the fundamental material for beginning and advanced study in an intensive fashion design program and prepares students for the industry. Based on current industry methods, it reflects the dramatic changes of computer integration into the basic design and pattern development process and demonstrates simplified methods wherever they are employed in the industry.

  • NEW - Updated introduction—To include background about the work of fashion designers and the fashion industry.

    • Provides students with background information on the workings of the fashion industry.

  • NEW - Apparel Company and its divisions.

    • Provides students with an overview of the Apparel Company and the various customers who buy apparel.

  • NEW - Seasonal collections discussion added.

    • Provides students with insight into sources of inspiration and the process that leads from the designer's idea to the prototype for production.

  • NEW - Sewing Tips—Included for many draping projects.

    • Provides students with clear and simple sewing instructions for special sewing problems that arise in draping.

  • NEW - Expanded coverage of new material—e.g. swimsuit and draping the bias slip dress sections added.

    • Provides students with more information on important topics.

  • NEW - Additional, enhanced and enlarged illustrations.

    • Provides students with clear details so that they can correctly visualize design proportions.

  • Computers in the design process—Referenced through every relevant section of the text.

    • Introduces students to the functions of this highly versatile and efficient tool in virtually every step of apparel design and manufacturing.

  • Unique Sportswear and Casual Wear chapter—Includes working with knitted fabrics and the unstructured drop-shoulder jacket.

    • Provides students with current material on an important segment of the industry so that they can gain experience in the design process for modern casual apparel and designing to specifications.

  • Current methods—Fits the needs of today's designers.

    • Provides students with simplified methods of developing designs and enables them to combine flat pattern making and draping.

  • Up-to-date Fitting section.

    • Prepares students for the real world and shows them how to fit both muslins and fabric prototypes on a live model.

  • Step-by-step directions—In a workbook format.

    • Enables students to better complete projects and understand the material.

  • Updated introduction—To include background about the work of fashion designers and the fashion industry.

    • Provides students with background information on the workings of the fashion industry.

  • Apparel Company and its divisions.

    • Provides students with an overview of the Apparel Company and the various customers who buy apparel.

  • Seasonal collections discussion added.

    • Provides students with insight into sources of inspiration and the process that leads from the designer's idea to the prototype for production.

  • Sewing Tips—Included for many draping projects.

    • Provides students with clear and simple sewing instructions for special sewing problems that arise in draping.

  • Expanded coverage of new material—e.g. swimsuit and draping the bias slip dress sections added.

    • Provides students with more information on important topics.

  • Additional, enhanced and enlarged illustrations.

    • Provides students with clear details so that they can correctly visualize design proportions.



Foreword.


Preface.


Introduction.


 1. Basic Preparation.


 2. Basic Patterns.


 3. Bodices.


 4. Skirts.


 5. Pants.


 6. The Midriff and Yokes.


 7. Collars.


 8. Sleeves.


 9. The Shift.


10. The Princess Dress.


11. Sportswear and Casual Wear.


12. Tailored Garments.


13. Functional Finishes.


14. Pockets.


15. Draping in Fabric and Fitting.


Appendix A: Conversion of Inches to Centimeters.


Selected Bibliography.


Index.

DRAPING FOR FASHION DESIGN, in its fourth edition, has evolved into a complete comprehensive textbook and reference guide for both students of fashion design and the professional designer.

This edition features:

  • A new introduction to today's fashion industry provides a realistic look into the career of the fashion designer
  • Detailed, clear directions for draping and newly added sewing tips help students and working designers achieve professional prototypes
  • All types of apparel are covered; ranging from softly draped and tailored garments to casual apparel and active sportswear
  • New illustrations and revised diagrams make it easier than ever to follow directions and achieve superior results

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