BASICS FASHION DESIGN 03: CONSTRUCTION

Anette Fischer

AVA Book Production Ltd., Singapore

Year 2009

Pages 200

This book intends to lead the reader through the stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery. In author’s point of view, construction is the foundation of fashion design; it takes passion and skill to turn a two-dimensional drawing into a successful garment. This book guides the reader through the process, teaching the theory, practical skills and techniques. Key features – A guide to the physical construction of garments; Accompanied by a variety of case studies and examples of work taken from contemporary fashion designers; Presented in a visually style, designed to appeal to students of the creative arts.