The Art of Fashion Draping

Book info: The Art of Fashion Draping (Paperback, 512 pages) – Fairchild Books, 2012. Language: English.

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this user-friendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process.

Features - Step-by-step draping instructions and illustrations- Objectives listing techniques covered in each chapter- Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs- Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters

New to This Edition- Two-color design highlighting each draping step- A new chapter on fitting methods that explains how to evaluate garments and correct common problems - Updated and expanded chapters on pants and knits - Added intermediate and advanced design variations that integrate contemporary designs with time-tested classics

Instructor's Guide available