Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive source book sets out over 1750 working drawings of garments, accessories and their details, which can be used for reference while designing. Each drawing, which may be a historical, classical, ethnic or inspirational example, is correctly named and fully described in the extensive glossary, thus providing the visual information that is lacking from fashion dictionaries.
In addition, a range of useful fashion poses is provided for women, men and children (from birth to teenage) with instructions on how these may be developed by readers and used as templates for their own illustrations. All the illustrations are copyright-free, enabling readers to use and adapt as they wish.
All the illustrations have been redrawn traditionally then subjected to contemporary computer graphics techniques with a view to clearly communicating shape and detail. As much fabric representation' as possible has been illustrated, on relevant
Table of Contents
FIGURES: Children - Newborn 0-3 months; 3-9 months; 10-12 months; 12-14 months; 14-20 months; 20-24 months; 2-2½ years; 2½-4 years; 5-6 years; 7-9 years; 10-11 years; 12-14 years; Women; Men; CHILDRENSWEAR: Girls/Boyswear; MENS/WOMENSWEAR: Outerwear; Jackets; Waistcoats; Trousers; Suits; Skirts; Swimwear; Dresses; Shirts; Tops; Loungewear; Nightwear; Knitwear; Underwear; ACCESSORIES: Bags; Gloves; Hats; Belts; Neckwear; Boots; Shoes; Sports shoe; Hosiery; PRODUCTION: Seams/finishes; Fullness/pockets; Fastenings; CONSTRUCTION: Sleeves; Cuffs; Collars; Necklines; Waist/hemlines; PROPORTION: Children's; Men's and Women's; FASHION ILLUSTRATION; GLOSSARY
