Draping for Apparel Design

Fully updated and revised, the fourth edition of Draping for Apparel Design incorporates current industry practices, adds diversity into apparel design, provides a comprehensive introduction for beginning patternmakers, and shares advanced techniques for further learning.

Draping for Apparel Design, Fourth Edition is the fully updated and revised edition of the seminal book pioneered by fashion education luminary Helen Joseph-Armstrong. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instruction for the beginning patternmaker and advanced techniques for the more experienced. Maintaining the vast array of examples and the book’s easy-to-read style, revising author Susan Ashdown reflects current industry standards, both metric and imperial measurements, images of diverse body types, and information about half scale forms. New material on jackets, coats, and loose-fitted knitwear add to this book’s breadth of knowledge.

STUDIO Features:
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
- Watch videos that bring chapter topics and concepts to life
- Expand your knowledge with draping instructions for additional designs and downloadable templates

Instructor’s Resources:
- PowerPoint® slides featuring key concepts from each chapter
- Instructor’s Guide to help instructors integrate the text into their courses