Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women's Clothing

by Suzy Furrer

Building Patterns was written for students who are new to patternmaking in that it starts with tools and ends with creating garments. With every exercise, students broaden their skill level and gain a deeper understanding of the art of patternmaking. However, for those with some patternmaking knowledge, the text can be used as a reference or one can pick and choose specific exercises they want to focus on. The information is broken down into 11 subjects, which are fully explored before moving on. In addition, the diagrams are clear and easy to follow which makes the book ideal for visual learners. The text can be applied using individual body measurements. The text begins with an INTRODUCTION to patternmaking tools and a primer on understanding patterns and patternmaking language. The next subject, SKIRTS (37 exercises), starts with how to draft slopers (templates) then instructs on how to draft flares, pleats, gores, yokes, linings, and many others. MOULAGE shows how to make an upper body sloper. DART MANIPLATION (16 exercises) covers moving style lines around a bodice and turning darts into flare, pleats, etc. LINES (10 exercises) gives instruction on how to draft princess lines, empire lines, a-lines and more. NECKLINES (16 exercises) covers drafting boat, scalloped, and strapless necklines among others. The next chapter, COLLARS (17 exercises) covers a wide range of styles from basic collars to more advanced collars. SLEEVES (24 exercises) demonstrates 3 slopers and moves onto basic sleeves like the bell, puff and cap, through to more advanced sleeves with plackets, pleats and cuffs. POCKETS (12 exercises) covers patch, in-seam and welt pockets. PANTS (26 exercises) shows how to draft slack, jean and trouser slopers as well as how to draft a button or zipper fly, a yoke, cuffs, linings and more. The textbook wraps up with how to put all the pieces together to make full GARMENTS. 260 Pages

Genres: Sewing, Fashion

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Kenneth Womack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Building Patterns: The Architecture of prendas para mujer es una exploración innovadora del intrincado diseño y construcción de la moda femenina. Escrito por [Nombre del autor], este libro profundiza en los aspectos estructurales del diseño de ropa, revelando la meticulosa artesanía e ingeniería detrás de cada uno. prenda.

Uno de los aspectos más convincentes de este libro es su enfoque en el papel de la mujer, a menudo pasado por alto, en la historia de la arquitectura de la moda. A través de una investigación meticulosa y un análisis profundo, la autora arroja luz sobre las contribuciones de diseñadoras, costureras y artesanas a lo largo de los siglos, mostrando sus técnicas innovadoras y diseños rompedores.

El libro está bellamente ilustrado con diagramas, fotografías y bocetos detallados, lo que permite a los lectores apreciar visualmente las complejidades de la confección de prendas. Desde el drapeado preciso de la tela hasta las intrincadas técnicas de costura, cada capítulo ofrece una visión fascinante del proceso creativo detrás de la ropa femenina.

Lo que distingue a "Building Patterns" es su énfasis en la intersección de la moda y la arquitectura. Al establecer paralelismos entre las dos disciplinas, el autor invita a los lectores a reconsiderar la forma en que perciben la ropa, animándolos a ver las prendas no sólo como elementos de adorno, sino como estructuras funcionales que dan forma y definen el cuerpo.

En general, "Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women's Clothing" es una exploración del diseño de moda que invita a la reflexión y es visualmente impresionante. Si eres un entusiasta de la moda, un aficionado a la historia o simplemente sientes curiosidad por el arte de la confección de ropa, este libro seguramente te cautivará e inspirará.
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