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Amaden-Crawford, Connie. The Art of Fashion Draping. New York: Fairchild Books, 2018. Bloomsbury Fashion Central. Web. 22 Jan. 2021. <http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781501328510>.
Amaden-Crawford, Connie. The Art of Fashion Draping. New York: Fairchild Books, 2018. Accessed January 22, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781501328510.
Amaden-Crawford, C. (2018). The Art of Fashion Draping. New York: Fairchild Books. Retrieved January 22 2021, from http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781501328510

The Art of Fashion Draping
eBook
5th Edition
Connie Amaden-Crawford
Abstract
Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this step-by-step guide to draping fabric on a dress form teaches skills and techniques needed to develop creative patterns. The Art of Fashion Draping, 5th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced projects and includes a wide variety of styles--from the basic bodice to bias-cut gowns. More than 1400 two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process.
Table of contents
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Front matter
- About the Author p. xii
- Preface pp. xiii–xiv
- Acknowledgments pp. xv–xvi
- Part 1: Introduction to Draping
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Part 2:
Basic Foundation Patterns
- [Part 2: Basic Foundation Patterns : Introductory Text] pp. 33–34
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The Basic Bodice
pp. 35–74
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Preparing the Muslin
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Measuring from Center Front to Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Adding the Grain Line
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Pinning the Muslin to the Dress Form
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Clipping the Muslin
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Adding the Princess Dart
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Pinning the Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Pinning the Neckline
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Adding the Shoulder Dart
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Pinning the Armhole
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Marking the Neckline
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Marking the Shoulder
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Marking the Waist and Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Marking the Arm Hole
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Front: Taking Muslin off the Dress Form
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Pinning the Center Line and Shoulder Ridge
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Shaping the Princess Waist Dart
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Shaping the Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Shaping the Neckline
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Shaping the Shoulder
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape - Back: Marking Areas of the Bodice
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing in the Front Waistline and Shoulder Darts
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Pinning the Front Darts
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Front Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Connecting the Front Shoulder
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Front Neckline
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Back Waistline Dart
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Back Shoulder Dart
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Pinning the Back Darts
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing In the Back Shoulder
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Back Side Seam
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Trueing the Back Neckline
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Double-checking Shoulder and Side Seams
- VIDEO: The Basic Bodice Drape: Adding Seam Allowance to Front and Back
- VIDEO: The Basic Shoulder/Waistline Bodice: Checking Fit
- VIDEO: The Basic Shoulder/Waistline Bodice: Trueing the Basic Shoulder
- VIDEO: Pinning and Checking the Final Proof of Bodice Drape
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The Basic Fitted Skirt
pp. 75–88
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: The Basic Fitted Skirt: Preparing the Fabric and Draping Steps, Part 1
- VIDEO: The Basic Fitted Skirt: Preparing the Fabric and Draping Steps, Part 2
- VIDEO: Basic Back Skirt: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: The Basic Fitted Skirt: Trueing the Front
- VIDEO: The Basic Fitted Skirt: Trueing the Back
- VIDEO: The Basic Fitted Skirt: Pinning
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Sleeves
pp. 89–106
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Measuring the Armhole
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Preparing the Pattern Paper
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Marking the Bicep
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Marking the Elbow
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Marking the Shape of the Sleeve to the Underarm Seam
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Marking the Cap
- VIDEO: Drafting a Basic Sleeve: Creating the Elbow Dart
- VIDEO: Walking the Sleeve into the Armhole and Placing Sleeve Cap Notches
- VIDEO: Pinning and Checking the Sleeve Drape
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Torso/Blouse Sloper and Basic Shift Silhouettes
pp. 107–120
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper Front: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper Front: Fisheye Dart
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper Front: Marking
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper Back: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper Back: Marking
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper: Trueing in the Front Neckline, Darts, Side and Shoulder Seams
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper: Trueing in the Back Neckline, Darts, Side and Shoulder Seams
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper: Trueing in the Shoulder Seams: Pinning the Torso Together
- VIDEO: Torso/Blouse Sloper: Checking the Fit on the Dress Form
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Part 3:
Intermediate Techniques
- [Part 3: Intermediate Techniques : Introductory Text] pp. 121–122
- Bodice and Blouse Designs pp. 123–152
- Designing with Circular Flounces and Ruffles pp. 153–164
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Princess Designs
pp. 165–196
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Center Front Princess Panel: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Center Front Princess Panel: Marking
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Trueing the Center Front
- VIDEO: Side Front Princess Panel: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Side Front Princess Panel: Marking
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Trueing the Side Front
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Pinning
- VIDEO: Center Back Princess Panel: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Trueing the Center Back
- VIDEO: Side Back Princess Panel: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Trueing the Side Back
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Pinning and Checking the Drape and Completing the Waistline
- VIDEO: Basic Princess Bodice: Final Check
- Dartless Designs pp. 197–220
- Kimono and Raglan Designs pp. 221–236
- Skirt Designs pp. 237–290
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Part 4:
Advanced Techniques
- [Part 4: Advanced Techniques : Introductory Text] pp. 291–292
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Pants
pp. 293–310
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Pant Terms and Measurements
- VIDEO: Basic Two-Dart Pants Draft: Developing the Side Seam and Crotch Level
- VIDEO: Basic Two-Dart Pants Draft: Developing the Front and Back Crotch Curve and Knee Level
- VIDEO: Basic Two-Dart Pants Draft: Developing the Front and Back Grainlines and Darts
- VIDEO: Basic Two-Dart Pants Draft: Developing the Leg Shape
- VIDEO: Pant Styling: Leg Shapes
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Knit Designs
pp. 311–348
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Basic Front Knit Bodice/Dress: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Basic Front Knit Bodice/Dress: Marking
- VIDEO: Basic Back Knit Bodice/Dress: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Basic Front Knit Bodice/Dress: True In
- VIDEO: Basic Back Knit Bodice/Dress: True In
- VIDEO: Basic Knit Bodice/Dress: Checking the Fit
- VIDEO: Knit Variations
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Collar and Neckline Designs
pp. 349–374
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Convertible Collar: Draping Steps
- VIDEO: Convertible Collar: True In
- VIDEO: Convertible Collar: Checking the Fit and Shape
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: Developing the Front
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: Developing the Back
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: Developing the Shape
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: Marking
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: True In, Part 1
- VIDEO: Jacket Silhouette with Shawl Collar: True In, Part 2
- Jacket Silhouettes and Collar/Lapel Designs pp. 375–410
- Cowl Designs pp. 411–420
- Casual Dress Designs pp. 421–450
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Formal Dress Designs
pp. 451–480
- FLASHCARDS
- QUIZ: Multiple-choice quiz
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: Draping the Bustier Foundation
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: True In
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: Checking the Drape
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: Attaching Boning and Introducing the Foundation, Lining, and Outside
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: Sewing the Foundation, Lining, and Outside
- VIDEO: Bustier Designs: Final Drape
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Back matter
- Glossary of Draping Terms pp. 481–484
- Metric Conversion Charts pp. 485–486