Sewing techniques : an introduction to constructioin skills within the design process /: an introduction to constructioin skills within the design process. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jennifer Prendergast.
• Other Names: Prendergast, Jennifer
• Contents: Chapter one: Planning Planning the projectEssential equipmentLockstitchMachine accessories/ lockstitch needleSewing threadsActivity 1: Basic seamsTroubleshootingInterview 1: Mada Van GaansChapter two: PreparationDesign interpretationCrucial measurementsShapingFabric types and selectionPressing and steaming Sample folio Activity 2: Needle controlActivity 3: Curved seamsTroubleshootingInterview 2: Ada ZanditonChapter three: ClosuresZipsButtons and buttonholesHooks and eyes and press studsSample portfolio – recording/reviewing the processActivity 4: Inserting a zip into a seamTroubleshootingInterview 3: Jonathan JepsonChapter four: Professional finishingBehind the scenesInterview 3: Yvonne LinInterview 4: Emma HardstaffInterview 5: Funmilayo DeriInterview 6: Louise BennettsCase study 1: Elie SaabChapter five: Toile/muslin/prototype developmentFit model/mannequin/formForm and silhouetteGarment balanceMaking alterationsDeconstruction and reconstructionDeveloping your own portfolioTextureDartsSleevesCollars and cuffsPocketsCase study 2: Victoria WhittakerInterview 7: Léa PeckreChapter six: Innovation within industryIntroduction to technologyTechnology vs. traditional methodsFuture textilesConclusion; Glossary of sewing terms; Online resources; Bibliography; Index;Acknowledgements and picture credits.
• Publisher Details: London : Fairchild Books
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (184 pages)
• Subjects: 646.2044; Machine sewing; DESIGN / Textile & Costume
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9782940447718; 2940447713
• Related ISBNs: 9782940411917
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