Jennings, Tracy
The Fashion Design Toolkit: 18 Patternmaking Techniques for Creative Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350101562
- author:
- Jennings, Tracy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Visual Arts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 27 x 21 x 2.5 centimetres (0.45
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Fashion Design Toolkit: 18 Patternmaking Techniques for Creative Practice by Tracy Jennings is a comprehensive guide to patternmaking in fashion design. This book provides tried-and-tested techniques, including gathers, pleats, tucks, and twists, to help you adapt patterns and create original garment designs. Tracy Jennings shares her expertise on 18 patterning tactics, demonstrating how embracing pattern drafting skills can lead to innovative collections. The book is divided into five categories, covering various aspects of patternmaking, from establishing fit and flare to engineering fabric and form. Ethical practice is also a key focus, with tips on sustainable techniques. With this toolkit, you'll gain access to online resources, including a downloadable pattern block in US sizes 4-18, making it easier to put your new skills into practice.