The Art of Fashion Draping

by Connie Amaden-Crawford

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this user-friendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draping , 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process. Features
- Step-by-step draping instructions and illustrations
- Objectives listing techniques covered in each chapter
- Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs
- Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters New to This Edition
- Two-color design highlighting each draping step
- A new chapter on fitting methods that explains how to evaluate garments and correct common problems
- Updated and expanded chapters on pants and knits
- Added intermediate and advanced design variations that integrate contemporary designs with time-tested classics Instructor's Guide available

Genres: Fashion, Sewing, Crafts, Fashion Design, Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1988

Reviews

[Lacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was introduced to me in Fashion Design school. I use it regularly for making clothing. Easy to read manual, highly recommended for mid-level to advanced sewers.

[Meghana N · Rating 1 out of 5]

awesome




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[Aryana Gaines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! There’s some typos but otherwise it’s an excellent base if you’re just starting draping or for use as a reference by professionals!

[Reyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a wonderful book for draping! We used it in my draping class and I use it at home all the time!

[Rachel]

Also have the second printing, has different things