Bare Essentials: Bras - Second Edition: Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983132860 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 537 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Instructions have been clarified in the drafting section and additional drafting and grading directions are provided with the use of computer aided design.The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. This is the second edition. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Included in this book are basic patterns for sizes 30A-40F.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- Drafting and grading on the computer
"UPDATED: I have learned a lot and this book offers far more than I thought it did" according to The Brooks Stead. UPDATE: I've been following Jennifer Lynne on Facebook and have become a little more familiar with her methods and design process. She also has a site where you can purchase all her books, get free patterns and spreadsheets, and buy fabrics and notions. I contacted her about needing a larger bra pattern - a 50G/H and she is currently redesigning her three-piece cup bra pattern and offered me the older one free. She even went so far. "Everything you ever wanted to know about bras." according to B. Foibl. I have been wanting to attempt making my own bras for a while. This book is a really great resource. I have yet to make anything, but I've already learned a lot about sizing and fit. Bra shopping is ordinarily, very frustrating for me, but I recently bought one that fits perfectly and I only had to try on 2 before I found it. Usually I try on 5 and walk away with the least horrible of the bunch.I picked up some fabric yesterday and. Ron said Better then I expected. I've been sewing for a few years now and was ready to expand what I am able to do. As a male sewer, I've mastered tailored shirts, slacks, jeans et cetera and have started making things for my sister and a few others. I bought this book due to reviews I've read and that it came with patterns included (always a plus in my book). What I did not expect was just how detailed this book is. Not just how to make bras and work with finer m