Dress Design: Draping and Flat Pattern Making

by Marion S. Hillhouse, Evelyn A. Mansfield

The purpose of this book is to explain in detail the principles of draping fabric on the dress form, the principles of flat pattern designing from master pattern blocks, and the dependence of successful flat pattern making on an understanding of draping. We have devoted the entire book to the presentation of these two systems in order to show that a facility in both frees the designer to carry out any original costume with ease and confidence. This book should serve as a practical reference for college and high school students alike who need help with problems in pattern making as well as with alternation of patterns for both design and fit.

Genres: Sewing

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1948

Reviews

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy of this book is from 1948, and although it is beat up, this is one of my favorite pattern drafting texts. Great illustrations from the period, and the instructions are still good even though this book is 60 years old. Great fashion silouettes of the period.