With illustrations and instructions, 'Patternmaking for Fashion Design' offers explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles - dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring - it provides students with information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. Include - DVD included in the back of the book; Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27; More materials on children's wear and swim wear; Knock offs; Fitting corrections; Advanced design projects; A practical introduction to patternmaking; Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns - dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring; Chapter projects; A reference for anyone involved in fashion design.