High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sartorial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry, it represents the search for new solutions concerning fabrics, style, or patterns. In this context, the patternmaker is an essential figure, bringing the stylist's ideas into reality. In our richly illustrated new volume of the Fashion Patternmaking series, the prolific author Antonio Donnanno, an offspring of a tailor family, patternmaking teacher, and director of a fashion school network, describes in detail the methods and techniques used in high-fashion patternmaking in an understandable and step-by-step way.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 297 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2017

The 3rd book in course on pattern design for patternmakers, tailors, garment technologists and designers. Divided into 7 chapters, this volume is dedicated to the study of various types of outerwear for women: jackets, coats, overcoats, and capes. It also includes a chapter on men’s outerwear and an in-depth look at a number of technical forms used in production. Like the two previous books, all patterns are clearly and simply illustrated to provide professionals and students with a comprehensive understanding of patternmaking and to allow anyone using this series to quickly master the interpretation of fashion sketches.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 205 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 20-10-2016

This book faces the topic of patterns formally in an exhaustive presentation of all kinds of skirts and trousers. The book, divided in 8 clear chapters, starts with an in-depth study on measuring and body-shaping and then on fabric technology and sartorial terminology. It describes a wide range of skirts and trousers, both for women and men, from basic to elaborated ones. This title is addressed to fashion students and professionals. Fashion Patternmaking Techniques is presented in a very clear thematic structure offering an extensive overview on the subject and it is a very good illustration guidance making it a handy tool. In comparison with other titles in the market this one covers patterns both for men and women.

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Pages: 256

Publication Date: 01-07-2016

This second volume of Fashion Patternmaking Techniques examines the various procedures for transforming bodices, through dart manipulation as well as studying techniques for creating volumes, draping, and fitted patterns. The book includes techniques for creating patterns for knit fabrics; basic dress blocks and how to adapt these to different fabric patterns and types of garment (for example, maternity dresses); sleeves; basic blocks for men’s vests and jackets; size grading for tops and dresses and the fundamentals of pattern layout. This manual prepares the reader to apply these concepts—along with their own intuition and creativity—to constructing patterns. Antonio Donnanno began his career in his family’s tailoring shop. After majoring in history and philosophy, he focused on teaching costume history and patternmaking techniques. In 1982, he founded the prestigious Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded abroad. He has written dozens of books on fashion and has his own consulting firm, which focuses on patternmaking and business.

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Pages: 256

Publication Date: 01-03-2015

Antonio Donnanno returns to children’s clothing patterns, expanding on previous work and including numerous new garments to dress kids for any occasion. Once again, this text is the result of attentive studies and ongoing updates to measurements and the changing needs that this industry is known for. The author wanted to create a method similar to that for adults, simple yet precise and clear. All categories of garments which are currently made and sold were the object of close study: from gowns to rompers, skirts to trousers and jumpsuits, casual clothes to carnival costumes. In the words of the author: “Each age range comes with models which combine comfort, beauty and style. I hope this text will help simplify the work of those in this industry or of those who just wish to make garments for their family members.”

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Pages: 232

Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2018

High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sarto- rial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry, it represents the search for new solutions concerning fabrics, style or patterns. In this context, the patternmaker is an essential figure who makes the stylist's ideas a reality. In this richly illustrated new volume from the Fashion Patternmaking series, the prolific author Antonio Donnanno describes the methods and techniques used in high-fashion for making drapes, frills and flounces, collars, necklines and sleeves, and trousers and skirts, in a detailed, understandable and step-by-step way. This publication com- pletes the series in high-fashion patternmaking, which started with volume 1 and which focused on draping techniques and decorations.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm

Publication Date: 30-04-2020

This book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women. Intended for fashion students and professionals, the book includes different pattern techniques for each accessory and explains production processes so that readers can incorporate them into their professional practice, in addition to identifying and providing the information needed to recreate a wide range of accessory models. It includes descriptions of materials, examples of patterns and designs and different possible finishes through illustrations, photographs, technical drawings and texts that clearly explain the production process of each artisanal and industrial piece. As items that provide personality and originality to one's personal style, fashion accessories have become essential to completing the "look" for each occasion. With the help of this manual, having in-depth knowledge about the creation of different pieces, from a bag to a pair of shoes to hats, gloves, ties and buttons -even clothing for dogs-, is a great way to get started in this branch of the fashion field.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 20-07-2019

This book on patternmaking for menswear provides first class guidance on illustration, making it a handy tool for designers, students and advanced hobbyists. In this volume on men's clothing, part of our series on fashion patternmaking techniques by renowned author and designer Antonio Donnanno, readers will acquire the technical and stylistic knowledge they need to ensure their sartorial creations are technically flawless and stay fresh and new. After an introduction to the essential patternmaking tools, basic fabric notions, anatomy and measurement of the male body, industrial sizes and tailoring terms, the author describes in detail and step by step the making of patterns, covering a wealth of types of men's garments for all lifestyles and circumstances: from shirts to jackets, waistcoats, trousers, knitwear and underwear. All is presented with clear and easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations which indicate the author's long experience both as a teacher and as a consultant to international firms and pattern publishers. A special feature that makes this volume unique is the inclusion of an attached pattern sheet showing a base pattern for shirts, jackets and trousers in five sizes. Aimed at professional tailors, teachers and students, sewing lovers and industrial sample makers, this new volume in the Donnanno Fashion Patternmaking series is a useful and practical tool for meeting contemporary menswear tailoring challenges and needs.

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Pages: 288

Dimensions: 220 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023