Bare Essentials - Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks - Bog

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of underwear design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading. Supported with clearly understood illustrations, the book introduces these subjects in a manageable capacity for both the novice and experienced seamstress. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided.Included in this book are basic patterns for briefs and boyshorts. What you will learn: * Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics* Manipulation of basic patterns* Pattern drafting from measurements* Developing grade rules and grading pattern