Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles - dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring - it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Some innovative, new information in this book include: Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs.; Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27.; More materials on children's wear and swimwear.; Knock offs.; Fitting corrections.; Advanced design projects.; A practical introduction to patternmaking.; Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring.; Chapter projects.