Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics
Julie Cole
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Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics
by Julie Cole
Published
2025
Publisher
Fairchild Books
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9798765101568
Description
"With hundreds of step-by-step illustrations and instructions and a user-friendly, stay-flat format, Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut and sew knits and stretch fabrics such as jersey and spandex. Cole explains the basics of stretch fabrics, how the stretch ratio impacts the design and how to correctly identify the type of knit. Technical drawing with step-by-step instructions guide the student to draft slopers and patterns using the principles of pattern drafting. Color accents highlight pattern markings to differentiate steps and clear photographs feature sewn garment samples and completed muslin patterns. The text begins with an introduction to working with knits and how to gauge the stretch capacity of fabrics. Grading instructions will guide students to create a set of Top and Hip Foundations for each of the four stretch categories of knits. Information is included on basic stitching of stretch knit fabric in order to construct test-fit garments. The author introduces a unique, simplified approach to drafting slopers using a hip and top foundations and provides information on converting, drafting, grading and reducing patterns for proper fit. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets and cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, and swimwear.The text is ideal for students with basic design, patternmaking and sewing skills at aan intermediate level for any course in which students design and draft patterns for knits. In addition the text could be used in a more general design course that incorporates both knits and woven fabrics"--
Subjects
Survey of historic costume
A guide to fashion sewing
Liao dai si chou
The business of fashion
Sustainable Fashion and Textiles
The costume technician's handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics?
This edition of Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics?
For most readers, Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics?
The estimated word count for Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics is approximately 120,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics?
Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics was written by Julie Cole.
When was Patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2025. The original work may have been published on a different date.