Home » Store » Tailoring » Tailored Fashion Design

Tailoring

Tailored Fashion Design

Pamela Powell
  • ©2011
  • 240 Pages
  • softcover | 8.5 x 11 | includes full-scale pattern pack
  • 978-1-56367-746-5
$91.50
Add to Cart
| ShareMore
/ Text Size +
Larger Smaller
[X]
While most tailoring books begin with the selection of ready-made patterns and conclude with the assembly of the various pieces, Tailored Fashion Design begins a few steps earlier—in the design process. Students will learn to consider tailoring as a design element, rather than just a method of garment assembly. The book guides readers from inspiration through pattern manipulation and garment construction of their own tailored jacket designs for both men and women. Students will gain a greater appreciation of tailoring as a valuable skill that will enable them to not only display their ability to put together garments, but also showcase their creativity as designers.
  • Coverage of tailoring for men and women
  • Design workshop focusing on finding inspiration and designing with a client in mind
  • Nearly 500 illustrations demonstrating step-by-step instructions on construction techniques
  • Photographs of top designer jackets displaying the endless range of options available to the designer
  • Profiles of professional designers who incorporate tailoring into their collections which will inspire students when creating their own designs

Instructors Resources
  • Instructor's Guide
  • Introduction to Contemporary Tailoring
  • Design Workshop
  • Looking at Fabric
  • The Pattern
  • The Fit
  • The Jacket Front
  • The Pockets
  • The Jacket Back
  • The Sleeve
  • The Undercollar
  • The Shoulder Pads
  • Top Collar, Back Neck Facing, and Front Lapel Facing
  • The Lining
  • Finishing the Jacket

Instructors and Students:

Be sure that you are logged in to view your resources. If you have just registered for a new account. If you have problems accessing the resources or wish to request access to a specific resource, please contact your account manager.

Pamela Powell , MFA, is an instructor at the College of DuPage. She has over 25 years of industry experience working from concept to finished garment; specializing in tailoring, evening, bridal and lingerie. She is a former employee of Vivienne Westwood, Tatters, and Isabell Kristensen and her couture work has been seen on catwalks in Paris, London and New York.

You need to have instructor-level access to request a review copy.

Forgot your password?