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Bare Essentials: Underwear - Panties & Knickers: Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design
The second edition includes a chapter on fitting. This edition also includes instructions for drafting and grading in Adobe Illustrator.
The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of underwear design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading. Supported with clearly understood illustrations, the book introduces these subjects in a manageable capacity for both the novice and experienced seamstress. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided.
Included in this book are basic patterns for briefs and boyshorts. What you will
* Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics
* Manipulation of basic patterns
* Pattern drafting from measurements
* Developing grade rules and grading patterns
The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of underwear design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading. Supported with clearly understood illustrations, the book introduces these subjects in a manageable capacity for both the novice and experienced seamstress. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided.
Included in this book are basic patterns for briefs and boyshorts. What you will
* Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics
* Manipulation of basic patterns
* Pattern drafting from measurements
* Developing grade rules and grading patterns
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2021
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January 6, 2024
Currently making my second pair of undies using the info from this book. Had a few problems understanding crotch drafts, but its been a helpful book in understanding how to make undies.
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