• Leads the reader through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery
• Guides you through the process of construction, teaching you the theory, practical skills and techniques you need to succeed
• Comprehensive guide to the physical construction of garments
• Several case studies and samples of work taken from contemporary fashion designers

Introduction
How to get most of this book

Getting Started

• Pattern cutting tools and equipment
• Silhouettes
• Sizing and grading
• Blocks and patters

Pattern Cutting

• How to read a design drawing
• Dart manipulation
• Slash and spread
• Sleeves
• Collars
• Pockets
• Bias cut
• Fitting the toile
• Laying a pattern on to fabric

Garment Construction

• Tools for the technique
• Seams
• Seam finishes
• Hand sewing techniques

Surface-specific Techniques

• Felted fabrics
• Lace
• Leather
• Fur
• Knits and stretch-woven fabrics
• Sequinned and beaded fabrics
• Velvet
• Transparent fabrics

Haute Couture and Tailoring

• Haute Couture
• Designing haute Couture
• Tailoring
• Tailoring techniques

Draping on the Mannequin

• Modelling tools and equipment
• Grain line and draping
• Draping style
• Geometric shapes
• Inspired designers

Support and Structure

• History of supported and structured garments
• Supporting materials
• Interlining / fusing
• Corsetry
• Creating volume

Finishes

• Linings
• Facings
• Fastenings
• Haberdashery
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Useful Resources
• Canon
• Acknowledgements and Picture Credits

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