A valuable reference book for anyone who enjoys designing, tailoring and sewing clothes and is interested in fashion design. Over 500 illustrations serve as building blocks for imaginative and original women’s fashion. Informative texts provide suggestions for research, pattern construction and the choice of the right fabric, coupled with creative ideas for further embellishments. - Detailed drawings show at a glance many possible solutions for sleeves, necklines and collars, waists, pockets, fastenings and hems. In addition, hundreds of cut and style suggestions for shirts, tops, skirts, trousers, jackets and dresses are listed. - All drawings are adapted to the size of the figurine, represented on a fold-out part. With the help of this figurine, the elements from the list of forms can be combined individually to design original garments and sample collections. - Catwalk photos demonstrate the implementation of the designs using realized garments. - The index of fabrics provides advice on the use of special fabrics such as silk, cashmere and velvet, the special properties of which determine the shape and fit of a garment.

• Isbn 978-3-258-60013-0
• Ean 9783258600130
• Author Zarida Zaman / Simon Travers-Spencer
• Editor Haupt Verlag
• Language de_CH