Apparel Making in Fashion Design [Paperback]

Injoo Kim (Author), Mikyung Uh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1563672162 | ISBN-13: 978-1563672163 | Edition: Student

This text offers a complete picture of the process of individual garment construction following
the exact techniques used in the industry. The unique feature of this book is in the
presentation of each garment as a whole concept. With numerous diagrams and easy-tofollow
instructions, students master the principles of design and flat pattern to create an
individual item of apparel such as a skirt, dress, or jacket. Each chapter begins with the
introduction of a basic sloper and follows with an explanation of the whole production
process making a garment from pattern drafting to garment construction, including
lining, interfacing, and markers. The balance of each chapter covers techniques for altering
separate pattern pieces.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Injoo Kim is assistant professor in the School of Design at the University of Cincinnati. She was a designer in Korea and has freelanced with Proctor & Gamble and J. Peterman, Inc. Kim is also a member of the International Textile and Apparel Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Fairchild Pubns; Student edition (October 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563672162
• ISBN-13: 978-1563672163
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, March 27, 2003

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Jill (Vermont USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apparel Making in Fashion Design (Paperback)

I went back and forth on this one. Bought it to learn how to make a Flat Pattern. Half of this book is on construction of each basic pattern (blouse, skirt, pants etc) with minimal variations. Lots of large drawings, very little text. Not for the person who already knows construction techniques. If I were a beginner in sewing I would need more information on construction than this gives. But good instruction on Flat Pattern making if you want to not use half of the book....

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome-few typos, September 14, 2010

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fashion student - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apparel Making in Fashion Design (Paperback)

The book is really a great tool to begin learning how to pattern make. The diagrams are very visual and easy to understand once you get going. The sloper method is best for beginners in my opinion. I had Injoo as a teacher for the first of 3 classes that follow this book at University of Cincinnati.

I believe she's working on the 2nd edition. When that comes out don't hesitate to buy it.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, August 18, 2005

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seachelle (kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apparel Making in Fashion Design (Paperback)

This is the book i learned patternmaking from... its a wonderful guide and teaches you how to really learn the basics of flat patternmaking but gives you the information to take your pattern skills much further! I have looked at other books for flat pattern making and this one is the best, and has detailed illustrations that are helpful as well.