Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear

by Ann Haggar (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1990

  $44.37

  Readers are shown how to derive the basic lingerie blocks and how to adapt them for creative design. Pattern cutting for underwear, nightwear, beach and leisurewear is fully illustrated and dealt with in detail. Sewing techniques are explained and blocks for stretch fabric are provided. Since the dividing line between lingerie and some types of lightweight clothing has become less defined recently, the book also shows how to adapt lingerie blocks to other categories of clothing.

• New

  paperback
  

  $36.59

  This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. It explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations. All the instructions have been tried and tested - so they work. This book: offers many 'tips of the trade' to give a professional appearance to completed garments; encourages you to experiment in textbook size by supplying one-fifth scale blocks; demonstrates how to make the fullest use of patterns as practiced in industry; and, considers the influence of choice of fabric on the way a pattern works. New features include tips for achieving the best results when taking personal measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes, thongs, tankinis, basques, bustiers and hipster trousers.