Grading Techniques for Fashion Design Second Edition [Photocopy] [Hardcover]

Jeanne Price (Author), Bernard Zamkoff (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563670461 | ISBN-13: 978-1563670466 | Publication Date: February 1, 1996 | Edition: 2

Computer grading and automation now make it more necessary than ever to first understand and practice the basic operations of hand grading. This book is for those involved in the design or production of the women's and men's ready-to-wear apparel industry.

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About the Author

Bernard Zamkoff and Jeanne Price both taught at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Fairchild Pubns; 2 edition (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563670461
• ISBN-13: 978-1563670466
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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92 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very pleased customer, August 12, 2000

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This review is from: Grading Techniques for Fashion Design Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book is not only an introduction to the amateur covering basic grading techniques on simple garments. It is a complete guide to grading women's clothes covering every possible style for the misses and junior size garments. Additional information on grading women and menswear size garments is also included.

I am not an expert on the field of grading and this is why this book by J. Price and B. Zamkoff (who teach in the FIT) has proved to be of great help to me, as it is full of simple step by step instructions combined with many many clear diagrams. This is definitely a very practical book.

The book comprises: Part1: A STUDY OF GRADING, including, types of grade, grading machines, computer grading, a guide to good grading, using the grading charts, grading chart etc. Part 2: GRADING BASIC DESIGNS, including, from bodice, back bodice with shoulder darts, back bodice with neck dart, torso, straight skirt, pants, set-in sleeve, collars, men's wear shirt Part 3: GRADING INTERMEDIATE DESIGNS, including, shawl collar, chemise dress, bodice and yoke, bodice and midriff, front princess bodice, back princess bodice, six gore skirt, circle skirt, sarong skirt, skirt with variations Part 4: GRADING ADVANCED DESIGNS, including, front kimono sleeves, back kimono sleeves, kimono raglan sleeve, square armhole, front gusset sleeve, back gusset sleeve, set-in raglan sleeve, princess bodice and sleeve-in-one, dropped shoulder sleeve, big shirt dolman sleeve Part 5: GRADING CREATIVE DESIGNS, including, halter bodice, assymetrical bodice, bustier, cowl neckline bodice, semi-fitted jumper, batwing sleeve with surplice bodice and peplum Part 6: ADDITIONAL DESIGNS FOR GRADING, including, from bodice with shoulder and waistline dart, armhole princess line bodice, front bodice with multiple darts or pleat, two-piece sleeve, puff sleeve, house gusset, shirtwaist sleeve with french cuff bishop sleeve with cuff bell sleeve with facing, shirt pocket, notch collar, cape, flared sleeve, cap sleeve, hood, skirt with circular flounce and shaped waistband, flared dress, culottes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grading Techniques Made Simple, February 12, 2010

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designtech "Dean Dyer" (Suwanee, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grading Techniques for Fashion Design Second Edition (Hardcover)

Grading Techniques for Fashion Design has been around for many years. In fact this copy is the second addition.. I have both the first and second. It is a very clear and easy to read and follow the details to grade your pattern pieces specifically quickly and without confusion.
I love it, and it will pay for it's self over time.
Please see my video review and I'll show you how I used it and got perfect results.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like this book, August 21, 2010

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K. Shrubb "I love to sew" (NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grading Techniques for Fashion Design Second Edition (Hardcover)

I wanted a grading book as additional support material for the grading class I teach, if I didn't already understand how to grade this book would have made no sense.