Essential Guide to Pattern Making

Jo Barnfield is a technical illustrator and professional designer and constructionist. Jo has worked in higher education for many years, and shared her expertise as a Lecturer in Fashion Design at Bath Spa University before teaching in her current role at the University of the West of England. Jo has worked for Jasmine Di Milo, Neurotica, and HFH clothing, and has co-authored two books: The Pattern Cutting Primer and The Vintage Pattern Selector (2012).Andrew Richards is a Senior Technical Demonstrator for Bath Spa's undergraduate Fashion Design programme. Andrew has previously worked as a designer for Valentino, and studied their MA at the Royal College of Art.

• IntroductionTHE BASICSChapter 1: Tools, Supplies, and EquipmentChapter 2: Fundamentals of a GarmentChapter 3: Fabric ConsiderationsDRAFTING TECHNIQUESChapter 4: Designing Patterns from ScratchChapter 5: Fitting Principles and Pattern AdjustmentsChapter 6: Rub-off Pattern DraftingPATTERN DEVELOPMENTChapter 7: Volume and SuppressionChapter 8: SleevesChapter 9: CollarsChapter 10: Waistbands and CuffsChapter 11: Openings and FasteningsChapter 12: Finishings, Linings, and FacingsChapter 13: PocketsTHE DESIGN MAKERChapter 14: Going ProGlossaryResourcesIndex

This is an extensive and clear guide for all who wish to become confident in designing and making their own patterns. This guide will make pattern making less scary.