Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear

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Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvGabby Brown,Leila Kelleher,LLC) Brown, Gabby (Apparel Consultant and Technical Designer, Star Island XO,Canada) Kelleher, Leila (Humber College/University of Guelph-Humber

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An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients- industry plus-size fit forms- adapting existing designs for plus sizes- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.Online resources available for download:- Instructor resources, including class presentation slides- Sample size charts, blank size chart templates, and ease chart- Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section- Standard measurements used in block drafting- A collection of plus size croquis in different sizes and poses

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Utgivningsdatum2026-02-19
Mått210 x 270 x 25 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350360174

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Gabby Brown is a US-based technical designer in apparel manufacturing with a background working for major retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch and JCPenney. She currently teaches and works with brands and clients on fitting, construction, patternmaking and block development.Leila Kelleher is Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Social Justice at Parsons School of Design, USA. She is co-founder of the Size Inclusion in Fashion Lab and A Space, In Between, a Japan-based plus-size luxury brand.

Foreword by Dr. Ben Barry, Dean of Fashion, Parsons School of Design, New York, USAPart 1: Introduction to the Principles of the Plus Size Experience 1. Understanding the Market 2. Analyzing Bodies 3. Patternmaking Concepts Part 2: Introduction to Practical Applications 4. Size Charts & Taking Measurements 5. Adapting a Form: Techniques 6. Size Extensions: Best Practices 7. Adaptive Design 8. Running a Fitting Part 3: Introduction to Blocks 9. Relaxed Woven Bodice 10. Fitted Woven Dress: Bodice & Skirt 11. Fitted Knit Tee Shirt 12. Knit Pullover Hoodie 13. Classic Woven Coat 14. Stretch Woven Trouser15. Knit Leggings 16. Knit Underwear (Brief) 17. Swim: Maillot Part 4: Further Understanding18. Sleeves: Set-In, Raglan, & Grown On 19. Fit Variations: Heights & FiguresConclusionAppendicesAppendix 1. Sample Size Measurements & Ease Charts Appendix 2. Calculation Techniques Appendix 3. Croquis for Plus Size BodiesReferences Recommended Reading

The authors present a ground-breaking approach to industry sizing and fit. Beginning with an analysis of how large bodies differ in balance, curvature, and posture from straight bodies, they introduce a simple, direct pattern drafting process for creating pattern blocks. Their lessons on understanding and accepting body variation are valuable for all fashion students and apparel industry practitioners.