Construction for Fashion Design

Anette Fischer is a lecturer in Fashion Design and Creative Pattern Cutting at the University of the Creative Arts, Epsom, UK. Kiran Gobin is a lecturer in Fashion Design at Middlesex University, UK

Introduction

1. Getting Started
Pattern Cutting Tools and Equipment; Silhouettes; Sizing and Grading; Blocks and Patterns; Student Exercise; Case Study

2. Pattern Cutting
How to Read a Design Drawing; Dart Manipulation; Slash and Spread; Sleeves; Collars; Pockets; Bias Cut; Fitting the Toile; Laying a Pattern on to Fabric; Student Exercise; Case Study

3. Garment Construction
Tools for the Technique; Seams; Seam Finishes; Hand-Sewing Techniques; Student Exercise; Case Study

4. Surface-Specific Techniques
Felted Fabrics; Lace; Leather; Fur; Knits and Stretch-woven Fabrics; Sequinned and Beaded Fabrics; Velvet; Transparent Fabrics; Student Exercise; Case Study

5. Haute Couture and Tailoring
Haute Couture; Designing Haute Couture; Tailoring; Tailoring Techniques; Student Exercise; Case Study

6. Draping on the Mannequin
Modeling Tools and Equipment; Grain Line and Draping; Draping Style; Geometric Shapes; Inspired Designers; Student Exercise; Case Study

7. Support and structure
History of Supported and Structured Garments; Supporting Materials; Interlining/Fusing; Corsetry; Creating Volume; Student Exercise; Case Study

8. Finishes
Linings; Facings; Fastenings; Haberdashery; Student Exercise; Case Study

Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Useful resources
Acknowledgements and picture credits