Sewing for Fashion Designers

This comprehensive guide explores fundamental sewing methods and teaches professional garment construction. The guide includes introductions to sewing tools and machinery (including industrial machines). Discusses how to work with patterns and explains cutting-out methods. Covering fabrics and how they work, focusing on the construction of a garment, including fastenings and trimmings, and the use of materials to support structured pieces, such as corsets. Hand-sewing techniques and basic seams are explored and techniques are demonstrated with step-by-step photographic guides combined with technical drawings. Also a guide to making garment details and decorations, such as pockets, waistlines, and necklines.