Previous ed.: published as Garment technology for fashion designers by Gerry Cooklin. 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technology essential to any designer In today's competitive fashion industry, it is essential that designers have a working understanding of garment technology. Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technologyessential to any designer In today's competitive fashion industry, it is essential thatdesigners have a working understanding of garment technology. This2nd edition has been comprehensively updated, with in-depthinformation on stitches, guides and attachments and sewingtechniques, all of which are fully illustrated. There are enhancedchapters on machine and equipment technology explaining the uses,features and limitations of garment manufacturing equipment,enabling designers to create products that can be manufacturedefficiently and with a high degree of quality.Approached from the fashion designer's mindset, this bookfeatures illustrations to help users build their knowledge andunderstandingBlends theoretical and practical materialUpdated with the latest and most modern advances in clothingtechnologyIllustrated throughout to help shape the reader's knowledge andunderstanding of garment technology

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405199742

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.