Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy to understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity.

New information in this book include:
- Updated with modern, cutting edge sketches and designs.
- DVD included in the back of the book.
- Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27.
- More materials on children's wear and swim wear.
- Knock offs.
- Fitting corrections.
- Advanced design projects.
- A practical introduction to patternmaking.
- Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.
- Chapter projects.

Part 1
- Patternmaking Essentiials for the Workroom
- Form Measuremrts and Figure Analysis
- Drafting the Basic Pattern Set

Part 2
- Dart manipuation (Principle #1)
- Designing with Darts (Tuck-Darts, Pleats, Flares, and Gathers)
- Stylelines
, etc.

Part 3
- Collars
- Built-Up Necklines
- Cowls
, etc.

Part 4
- Buttons, Buttonholes, and Facings
- Plackets and Pockets

Part 5
- Dresses Without Waistline Seams (Based on Torso Foundation)
- Strapless Foundation and Interconstruction
- Patternmaking for Bias-Cut Dresses

Part 6
- Shirts
- Women's Jacketa and Coats
- Man's Wear
, etc.

Part 7
- Pants
- Knits-Stretch and Shrinkage Factors
- Knit Top Foundations
, etc.

Part 8
- Introduction to Childrenswear
- Drafting the Basic Pattern Set: Measurement Taking and Standard Measurement Charts
- Collars, Sleeves, and Skirts
, etc.