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Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion
Pattern cutting, or pattern making, is an essential yet complex skill for every fashion designer to master. Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion demystifies the pattern cutting process and clearly demonstrates pattern fundamentals, enabling you to construct in both 2D and 3D, and quickly get to grips with basic blocks, shape, sleeves, collars, trousers, pockets and finishes.
Pat Parish approaches the subject of pattern cutting through proportion, balance, line and form, identifying key shapes and structures from the catwalk and translating them into 3D through cutting, draping and construction processes. This popular and inspirational sourcebook has been updated to reflect new directions in construction design and techniques, and to include more advanced patterns, such as the Magyar sleeve and the jumpsuit.
With handy tips, shortcuts and tricks of the trade, the second edition of Pattern Cutting is a must-have studio resource for all budding fashion designers. It will provide you with the inspiration, tools and confidence to interpret and adapt basic patterns, and take your designs to the next level.
New to this edition
- Step-by-step instructions for more complex patterns, including the Magyar sleeve, rever collar and jumpsuit
- A chapter devoted to patterns for pockets and finishes
- Invaluable information about working with different fabrics, such as neoprene and spacer
- Expanded coverage of innovation in pattern cutting, including sustainable and geometric cutting
techniques
- Refreshed pattern flats and colour images
- Case studies with designers who have used cutting techniques to create unique, contemporary designs
Pat Parish approaches the subject of pattern cutting through proportion, balance, line and form, identifying key shapes and structures from the catwalk and translating them into 3D through cutting, draping and construction processes. This popular and inspirational sourcebook has been updated to reflect new directions in construction design and techniques, and to include more advanced patterns, such as the Magyar sleeve and the jumpsuit.
With handy tips, shortcuts and tricks of the trade, the second edition of Pattern Cutting is a must-have studio resource for all budding fashion designers. It will provide you with the inspiration, tools and confidence to interpret and adapt basic patterns, and take your designs to the next level.
New to this edition
- Step-by-step instructions for more complex patterns, including the Magyar sleeve, rever collar and jumpsuit
- A chapter devoted to patterns for pockets and finishes
- Invaluable information about working with different fabrics, such as neoprene and spacer
- Expanded coverage of innovation in pattern cutting, including sustainable and geometric cutting
techniques
- Refreshed pattern flats and colour images
- Case studies with designers who have used cutting techniques to create unique, contemporary designs
240 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2013
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December 7, 2013
Pat Parish's book on pattern cutting is a great introduction for those studying in the field but will certainly be inspirational and educational for those with a prior knowledge. Content is arranged to present exercises relating to silhouette and shape and contains excellent tutorials for the basics as well as more contemporary fashion shapes: A strong selling point compared to many other titles in the market for those studying pattern cutting and fashion. Would highly recommend.
I have included the contents list as part of my review so those considering it's purchase online have a good idea of what the book contains:
Chapter 1: Context: what is a pattern?
The role of the pattern cutter
Body shape and size
Measuring and mapping the body
Getting started
Chapter 2: Pattern fundamentals: from 3D to 2D - basic blocks
Darts in design
Panel lines for fit and flare control
Complex style lines
Adding flare
Adding volume
Chapter 3: Shape
Trapeze
Square
Dome
Inverted triangle
Cocoon
Hourglass
Linear
Lantern
Balloon
Chapter 4: Sleeves, collars and circles
Sleeve fundamentals
Set-in sleeves
Grown-on sleeves
Collar fundamentals
One-piece collars
Two-piece collars
Circles and ruffles
Chapter 5: Trousers
Trouser fundamentals
Standard and narrow fit
Adding pleats
Above waist fitting
Below waist fitting
Pockets, zips and finishes.
Chapter 6: Sustainability and fashion
Deconstructing hierarchies and traditions
Cutting down on waste
Pattern-led design
New horizons
I have included the contents list as part of my review so those considering it's purchase online have a good idea of what the book contains:
Chapter 1: Context: what is a pattern?
The role of the pattern cutter
Body shape and size
Measuring and mapping the body
Getting started
Chapter 2: Pattern fundamentals: from 3D to 2D - basic blocks
Darts in design
Panel lines for fit and flare control
Complex style lines
Adding flare
Adding volume
Chapter 3: Shape
Trapeze
Square
Dome
Inverted triangle
Cocoon
Hourglass
Linear
Lantern
Balloon
Chapter 4: Sleeves, collars and circles
Sleeve fundamentals
Set-in sleeves
Grown-on sleeves
Collar fundamentals
One-piece collars
Two-piece collars
Circles and ruffles
Chapter 5: Trousers
Trouser fundamentals
Standard and narrow fit
Adding pleats
Above waist fitting
Below waist fitting
Pockets, zips and finishes.
Chapter 6: Sustainability and fashion
Deconstructing hierarchies and traditions
Cutting down on waste
Pattern-led design
New horizons
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