Julie Cole

Broschiertes Buch

Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics

with STUDIO

Beschreibung

With hundreds of step-by-step illustrated instructions and a user-friendly, lay-flat format, Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut-and-sew stretch knit fabrics, such as jersey and knits with spandex. After covering the basics of knits and techniques for gauging stretch capacity, Julie Cole provides a clear and unique explanation of drafting slopers using hip and top foundations. She then provides information on converting, drafting, grading, and reducing patterns for proper fit in four categories of stretch. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition is ideal for students with basic or intermediate patternmaking, and sewing skills for any course in which students design and draft patterns using both knits and woven fabrics. It is the only textbook entirely devoted to patternmaking and working with stretch knits in the market, making it a crucial addition to students' education. New to this Edition: - A New chapter with Sloper/Patterns for inclusive range of sizes - New patterns including skirt with partial elastic waistband and zipper, asymmetrical swimsuit, as well as patterns for a larger range of sizes - Introducing Size-Inclusive Measurement Charts - Updated Student Activity Boxes such as, "Important", "Pattern Tip", and "Stitching Tip" -New: Appendix includes Measurement Charts for Hip and Top Foundations, Sleeves and Pants for sizes 8-XS to 22-24-2XL. Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions -Downloadable slopers to practice newly learned techniques Instructor Resources - Instructor's Guide and Test Bank includes sample syllabi, suggested projects, test questions, and evaluation guides

Autor

Julie Cole has taught at William Rainey Harper College, International Academy of Design and Technology and Mount Mary College. Her main area of expertise is the design process from concept to the production of a garment. She has taught construction classes in leather, coats, collections, and stretch knits as well as classes in design, pattern making and draping. She graduated with a tertiary qualification in fashion design from East Sydney College, Sydney, Australia and later received a BFA from the International Academy of Design and Technology, USA. After graduation, Cole worked as a fashion designer in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia for more than 30 years. She has designed collections for many companies focusing on: teenage, children's and women's apparel and has also worked as a designer in the area of haute couture. Cole also had her own business designing and stitching couture bridal gowns.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 215mm
• ISBN-13: 9798765101568
• Artikelnr.: 74172941