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Synopsis
When you want to dress up, this is the complete guide to creating special-occasion clothes party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions, Dawn Cloake explains how to develop basic design blocks for a wide range of garments, and then mix and match the elements to make something that s truly unique. She includes tips on combining pattern-cutting with modeling techniques and working with stretch fabrics.
Design elements include - Sleeveless, backless, strapless, wrapover, ruched, draped, and asymmetrical bodices
- Flare, full, close-fit, and fishtail skirts
- Set-in, close-fitting, and short sleeves
- Yoked, tapered, and high-waisted trousers
- Jersey, Empire-line, bias-cut, paneled, backless, and strapless dresses
- Low, wide, draped, and plunging necklines
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Synopsis
This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear.
With step-by-step instructions and clear, informative diagrams, Dawn Cloake shows how to develop the basic design blocks to create a wide range of designs, encouraging you to 'mix and match' elements to create your own unique garments. Special features include tips on combining pattern cutting with modelling techniques and advice on using stretch fabrics.
Design elements include: sleeveless bodices, backless bodices, wrapover bodices, ruched bodices, flare skirts, full skirts, set-in sleeves, yoked trousers, jersey dresses, Empire line dresses, low necklines, wide necklines, draped bodices, close-fit skirts, godets, close-fitting sleeves, short sleeves, tapered trousers, bias-cut dresses, strapless dresses, hipsters, plunge necklines, asymmetrical bodices, strapless bodices, draped necklines, fishtail skirts, separate sleeves, jackets, high-waisted trousers, panelled dresses, backless dresses and waistbands.