{"product_id":"building-patterns-the-architecture-of-womens-clothing-9781424343539","title":"Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women's Clothing","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding Patterns was written for students who are new to patternmaking in that it starts with tools and ends with creating garments. With every exercise  students broaden their skill level and gain a deeper understanding of the art of patternmaking. However  for those with some patternmaking knowledge  the text can be used as a reference or one can pick and choose specific exercises they want to focus on. The information is broken down into 11 subjects  which are fully explored before moving on. In addition  the diagrams are clear and easy to follow which makes the book ideal for visual learners. The text can be applied using individual body measurements. The text begins with an INTRODUCTION to patternmaking tools and a primer on understanding patterns and patternmaking language. The next subject  SKIRTS (37 exercises)  starts with how to draft slopers (templates) then instructs on how to draft flares  pleats  gores  yokes  linings  and many others. MOULAGE shows how to make an upper body sloper. DART MANIPLATION (16 exercises) covers moving style lines around a bodice and turning darts into flare  pleats  etc. LINES (10 exercises) gives instruction on how to draft princess lines  empire lines  a-lines and more. NECKLINES (16 exercises) covers drafting boat  scalloped  and strapless necklines among others. The next chapter  COLLARS (17 exercises) covers a wide range of styles from basic collars to more advanced collars. SLEEVES (24 exercises) demonstrates 3 slopers and moves onto basic sleeves like the bell  puff and cap  through to more advanced sleeves with plackets  pleats and cuffs. POCKETS (12 exercises) covers patch  in-seam and welt pockets. PANTS (26 exercises) shows how to draft slack  jean and trouser slopers as well as how to draft a button or zipper fly  a yoke  cuffs  linings and more. The textbook wraps up with how to put all the pieces together to make full GARMENTS. 260 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279537659957,"sku":"ByrdShop_1424343534","price":350.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781424343539.jpg?v=1780601581","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-patterns-the-architecture-of-womens-clothing-9781424343539","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}