Download or read book Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses and Women written by Lori A. Knowles and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses, and Women offers an in-depth look into the techniques and theories of pattern drafting for women's garments. Covering a wide variety of styles, textiles, and sizes, this book is useful for a wide range of pattern courses from introductory to advanced. It provides a sound introduction to the concepts and the processes of patternmaking, as well as a more advanced analysis of style and design. The author offers helpful techniques on taking measurements and adjusting the fit of garments for all body sizes, patterns, and types of fabrics.