Patternmaking With Stretch Knit Fabrics
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Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics
Author: Julie Cole
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date: 2025-10-16
With hundreds of step-by-step illustrated instructions and a user-friendly, lay-flat format, Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut-and-sew stretch knit fabrics, such as jersey and knits with spandex. After covering the basics of knits and techniques for gauging stretch capacity, Julie Cole provides a clear and unique explanation of drafting slopers using hip and top foundations. She then provides information on converting, drafting, grading, and reducing patterns for proper fit in four categories of stretch. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics, Second Edition is ideal for students with basic or intermediate patternmaking, and sewing skills for any course in which students design and draft patterns using both knits and woven fabrics. It is the only textbook entirely devoted to patternmaking and working with stretch knits in the market, making it a crucial addition to students' education. New to this Edition: - A New chapter with Sloper/Patterns for inclusive range of sizes - New patterns including skirt with partial elastic waistband and zipper, asymmetrical swimsuit, as well as patterns for a larger range of sizes - Introducing Size-Inclusive Measurement Charts - Updated Student Activity Boxes such as, "Important", "Pattern Tip", and "Stitching Tip" -New: Appendix includes Measurement Charts for Hip and Top Foundations, Sleeves and Pants for sizes 8-XS to 22-24-2XL. Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions -Downloadable slopers to practice newly learned techniques Instructor Resources - Instructor's Guide and Test Bank includes sample syllabi, suggested projects, test questions, and evaluation guides
Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics
With hundreds of step-by-step illustrated instructions and a user-friendly, stay-flat format, this book provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut-and-sew stretch knit fabrics such as jersey and knits with spandex.
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With hundreds of step-by-step illustrations and instructions and a user-friendly, stay-flat format, "Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics" provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut and sew knits and stretch fabrics such as jersey and spandex. Cole explains the basics of stretch fabrics, how the stretch ratio impacts the design and how to correctly identify the type of knit. Technical drawing with step-by-step instructions guide the student to draft slopers and patterns using the principles of pattern drafting. Color accents highlight pattern markings to differentiate steps and clear photographs feature sewn garment samples and completed muslin patterns. The text begins with an introduction to working with knits and how to gauge the stretch capacity of fabrics. Grading instructions will guide students to create a set of Top and Hip Foundations for each of the four stretch categories of knits. Information is included on basic stitching of stretch knit fabric in order to construct test-fit garments. The author introduces a unique, simplified approach to drafting slopers using a hip and top foundations and provides information on converting, drafting, grading and reducing patterns for proper fit. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets and cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, and swimwear.