Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear: Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting - Gabby Brown

nAn essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies. n nFeaturing all the major block types for contemporary apparel - from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear - and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through: n n- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients n- industry plus size fit forms n- adapting existing designs for plus sizes n- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies. n nWith practical coverage of every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to working with photographs and undergarments as sizing aids, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students. n nOnline resources available for download: n - Instructor resources, including course curriculum n - Sample size charts for sizes, blank size chart templates, and ease chart n - Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section n - Instructions for measuring and analyzing existing garments, including standard measurements used in block drafting n - A collection of plus size croquis in different sizes and poses for usen