Description
Pattern Cutting Techniques for Ladies' Jackets shares the trade secrets from the world of bespoke tailoring and haute couture, alongside procedures from the ready-to-wear industry. Written by a trained Savile Row tailor working in the fashion industry, it explains how to make a basic pattern for a jacket by flat pattern cutting or draping on the dress form. It introduces a broad range of techniques with clear detailed instructions, and emphasizes the importance of an individual and creative approach.
Features and reviews in Altered Couture, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Drapers magazines. Reviews in Crafts magazine, Text Journal of the Textile Society, Selvedge, Workbox and Workshop on the Web.
About the Author
After a successful career on Savile Row, Jo Baker-Waters set up her own business as a jacket maker and pattern cutter of men's and ladies' jackets. She has worked with leading designers in the fashion industry and has lectured at Kingston University, London. She now lives in New York and works in men's woven design at Calvin Klein.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785001772
Author Jo Baker-Waters
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 587g
Dimensions(mm) 296mm * 210mm * 17mm
Features and reviews in Altered Couture, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Drapers magazines. Reviews in Crafts magazine, Text Journal of the Textile Society, Selvedge, Workbox and Workshop on the Web.
About the Author
After a successful career on Savile Row, Jo Baker-Waters set up her own business as a jacket maker and pattern cutter of men's and ladies' jackets. She has worked with leading designers in the fashion industry and has lectured at Kingston University, London. She now lives in New York and works in men's woven design at Calvin Klein.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785001772
Author Jo Baker-Waters
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 587g
Dimensions(mm) 296mm * 210mm * 17mm
