Specification Author : Suzy Furrer Author1 : Green, Marilyn Author2 : Cree, Carole Binding : paperback Brand : Apparel Arts BulletPoint : Used Book in Good Condition BulletPoint1 : Formulated for a firm, stiff press! As new quilting techniques are created, newer products are needed to help make the job easier BulletPoint2 : The Other Best Press is one of those products BulletPoint3 : It solves many of the challenges faced when quilting in layers BulletPoint4 : Appliques and tiny stamp like fabric pieces are easier to handle BulletPoint5 : See more in product info below Color : Unscented ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier1 : 1424343534 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier2 : 9781424343539 GpsrSafetyAttestation : 1 ItemName : Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women's Clothing ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 1.778 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 27.686 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 21.336 centimeters ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemTypeKeyword : sewing-patterns Language1 : english Language2 : english Language3 : english Manufacturer : Apparel Arts Material : Plastic ModelName : The Other Best Press 2 ModelNumber : 60240 NumberOfItems : 1 PackageLevel : unit Pages : 260 PartNumber : 60240 ProductDescription : 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 ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2008-10-21T20:34:13-00:00 PublicationDate : 2008T RecommendedUsesForProduct : Sewing Size : 1 Count (Pack of 1) Subject1 : Crafts & Hobbies / General Subject10 : Handbags. Subject11 : Non-Fiction Subject12 : SEWING Subject13 : United States Subject2 : HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General Subject3 : Handbags. Subject4 : ARTS AND CRAFTS Subject5 : Crafts & Hobbies Subject6 : Crafts & Hobbies / General Subject7 : GENERAL Subject8 : General Adult Subject9 : HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General SubjectCode1 : CRA000000 SubjectCode2 : HOM005000 SubjectKeyword : patternmaking, design, SubjectKeyword1 : ARTS AND CRAFTS SubjectKeyword2 : Crafts & Hobbies SubjectKeyword3 : GENERAL SubjectKeyword4 : General Adult SubjectKeyword5 : Non-Fiction SubjectKeyword6 : SEWING SubjectKeyword7 : United States SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation1 : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation2 : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation3 : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation4 : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation5 : not_applicable SupplierDeclaredHasProductIdentifierExemption : 1 TargetAudience : General/trade UnitCount : 1 UnspscCode : 55101500 WarrantyDescription : Not applicable.