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Book SynopsisThe techniques Natalie Bray pioneered and perfected revolutionised dress pattern designing, assisting the rise of the modern fashion industry. Her teaching has had a profound influence on design, production and education and her works are classics: fashions change but the principles of designing patterns in the flat do not.
Table of ContentsBiographical Note.
Introductory.
Abbreviations and reference Letters..
Part I: Advanced Cutting.
One. The Princess Dress and the Pane Bodice.
Two. The Kimono Block Pattern.
Three: Using the Kimono Block:Style Adaptations.
Four. The Raglan.
Five The drop-Shoulder Cut.
Six. Sleeves and Armholes of more elaborate cut.
Seven. Draped Styles..
Part II.
Eight. Lingerie: Petticoats, Brassieres, Nightdresses.
Nine. Lingerie: Knicker Patterns.
Ten. Tailoring Patterns: Jackets.
Eleven Tailoring Patterns: Coats, Capes.
Twelve. Sportswear: Slacks, Shorts, Divided Skirts.
Thirteen. Children's Patterns: The Blocks.
Fourteen. Pattern Designing for Children.
Appendix : Hoods.
Fashion Supplement.
The Losses Fitting Trouser Block.
Adaptations from the Loose Fitting Trouser Block.
The Basic One-Piece Body Block.
Adaptations from teh One-Piece Body Block Grading.
General Preparation for Grading - bodice, skirt sleeve, trouser.
Index.
