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Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design

by Jennifer Lynne Matthews - Fairbanks

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity.

Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided.

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

276 pages, Published March 15th 2012 by Los Angeles Fashion Resource