Knitwear Fashion Design: The Secrets of Drawing Knitted Fabrics and Garments
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (788 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 8416851174 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As an illustrator, she has been published in advertising and textile publications such as Collezioni. She has been widely published by Pageone, Rockport and Evergreen among others.Charo Mora Solanilla holds a degree in art history from the University of Barcelona. Since 1998, she has been working as a fashion journalist and a professor of history of fashion and emerging trends at Ramon Llull University s ESDi Higher School of D
Since 1998, she has been working as a fashion journalist and a professor of history of fashion and emerging trends at Ramon Llull University s ESDi Higher School of Design. As an illustrator, she has been published in advertising and textile publications such as Collezioni. As a fashion designer, she has created many knitwear collections and led fashion and cosmetic trends in the market. She also leads workshops in fashion and illustration around Europe. As a curator and researcher, she has been involved in several major fashion projects, including Moritz Feed Dog, a festival of documentary films on fashion and culture." . Abo
Encouraging the reader to be innovative, this book is sure to be an inspiration for anyone working with or interested in knitted textiles and garment illustration.. Developments in modern techniques, the revival of traditional craft skills and a new appreciation of couture craftsmanship have put knitwear back into the fashion spotlight.This practical book begins with a thorough exposition of basic yarns and threads, picot, mohair’s, knots, together with a brief description about their structure and illustrations for each example. Various attractive designs are shown as well as the stitches needed to create and illustrate these garments such as cable, Aran, jacquards, ribs etc. Knitwear Fashion Design aims to help fashion students to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and learn how illustrate them.Whether handmade or industrially- produced, deconstructive or avant-garde, knitwear has now become a staple collection piece every season and its resurgence as a key fashion item has rekindled a trend and a keen interest in this once very traditional craft. Together with a thorough presentation of a variety of patterns and complements ending with the most common knitwear types, it is documented by a range of suitable poses in movement based on contemporary apparel.
John Middleton said Good!. Not bad, could cover more, helpful for quick flats!I would have liked to seen more details, especially for sleeves and pockets!