English | 2011 | ISBN: 0983132828 | 158 pages | EPUB | 3.7 MB

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field oflingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of underwear design, from sewing andconstruction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageablecapacity.Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of theinformation provided. Included in this book are basic patterns for briefs and boyshorts.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