Publisher's Synopsis
This is the second edition revised July 2016. The new edition includes drafting and grading directions in Adobe Illustrator and in PolyPattern Software.
The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity.
Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Included in this book are basic patterns for sizes 30A-40F.
What you will learn:
Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics
Manipulation of basic patterns
Pattern drafting from measurements
Developing grade rules and grading patterns
Drafting and grading on the computer
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