This book is the first in The Ultimate Guide to Patterndrafting Series as an introduction to patterndrafting for the lower body. All instructions are tailored specifically to the development of skirt designs. These introductory principles may also be applied to the development of dresses.

Included in Volume 1:

• Highly detailed step-by-step instructions with over 1000 diagrams and illustrations.
• Metric and Imperial measurements included in EVERY example.
• Instruction on how to incorporate draft components into style development.
• Patternmaking basics and best practices.
• Custom skirt block development.
• Standard skirt silhouette development.
• Adding fullness with gathers, pleats, and circles.
• Most common skirt closures including zippers and buttons.
• Standard skirt waist finishes and facings.
• Slits, vents and kick pleats.
• Skirt pocket variations.
• Skirt linings and adjustments.
• Developing skirt styles and variations.
• Portfolio of practice styles.
• Appendices of industry terms and product development templates.

Product Details:

8 1/2" x 11"
333 pages
softcover