Technical Drawing for Fashion, second edition

Technical Drawing for Fashion explains how to create a technical fashion drawing using a simple and straightforward step-by-step method. This second edition includes more information on rendering drawings by hand and using a computer, and a brand new section on knitwear.

The main part of the book presents over 600 technical drawings of garment types, styles and construction details, the basic key shapes of which are shown alongside a specially created and photographed calico toile. This unique presentation illustrates the relationship between the three-dimensional garment and the two-dimensional drawing, allowing readers to really understand how to render technical drawings.

A great resource for technical drawing that builds on introductory skills through to more detailed design elements while still accessible for beginners. A perfect book for our students on the level three diploma that have no prior knowledge or experience of how to draw flat garments. -- FAYE FRASER NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
A very clearly laid out instructional guide for developing accurate and industry ready technical drawings for fashion with great tips and an excellent extensive visual directory of garment styles and details. This book is suitable for all levels of undergraduate study. -- ANDREW BANNISTER-BAILEY LEEDS ARTS UNIVERSITY
This book shows you how to translate garments into technical flats for production and includes lots of examples of garment shapes and styles to trace and use as inspiration for your own work. Creating clear technical drawings is a very important skill to learn as a fashion designer and this book really supports that learning. JOHANNA ROBERTS - SHREWSBURY COLLEGE GROUP

Basia Szkutnicka was a successful freelance writer, design consultant, educator and creative, specializing in womenswear, footwear, forecasting, colour, range planning and technical drawing. She lectured all over the world on design process, was a course director at the London College of Fashion for 15 years, and then head of the MA in Fashion at Hong Kong University. She died in 2021.

Technical Drawing for Fashion explains how to create a technical fashion drawing using a simple and straightforward step-by-step method. This second edition includes more information on rendering drawings by hand and using a computer, and a brand new section on knitwear.The main part of the book presents over 600 technical drawings of garment types, styles and construction details, the basic key shapes of which are shown alongside a specially created and photographed calico toile. This unique presentation illustrates the relationship between the three-dimensional garment and the two-dimensional drawing, allowing readers to really understand how to render technical drawings.

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