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Description
The third edition of Draping for Apparel Design combines Joseph-Armstrong's classic step-by-step instructions with a user-friendly layout. To show how to turn two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments, the author presents the following three draping principles and techniques: manipulating dart excess, adding fullness, and contour draping. New and updated design projects illustrate how to prepare a draping plan. Design analyses identify the creative elements of each design and help determine draping techniques required to develop patterns. This text emphasizes the importance of draping foundation garments for building more complex designs. Designers will gain essential skills to creatively apply draping techniques to their own designs.
Table of Contents
Fabric Characteristics and Terms
Draping Essentials
Dress Form: Personal/Client Preparation and Measurements
Basic Dress Foundation
Manipulating Dart Excess and Adding Fullness
Bodice Styles
Skirts
Collars
Built-up Necklines
Cowls
Dress Foundations and Designs
Strapless Dress Foundations and Designs: The Principle of Contour Draping
Bias Cut Dresses and Twist
Kimono, Raglan, and Drop Shoulder
Shirts and Blouses
Jackets and Coats
Pants
Knit Characteristics
Bodysuits, Leotards, and Swimsuit Foundations
Product details

Published | 24 Dec 2014 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 3rd |
Extent | 640 |
ISBN | 9781501308802 |
Imprint | Fairchild Books |
Illustrations | 1450 illus |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Clarity is a strength. Students can see the design lines and make an analysis before moving into a drape.
Debra Otte, Montclair State University, USA
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It is a good all around textbook on the major draping techniques.
Lindsay Fox, Saddleback University, USA
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This book is a very complete guide to draping and gives clear and detailed information on how to drape garments, both basic and complex.
Margaret DeCubellis, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), US

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