Couture Unfolded: Innovative Pleats, Folds and Draping in Fashion Design

Description

Folds are currently in a rising moment and this book teaches how to manipulate and finish them in order to obtain that personal touch so crucial in the world and business of fashion. Couture Unfolded is the most complete sourcebook of folding finishes through simple illustrations and detailed instructions. Working from the simplest possible form the book addresses all major dimensional techniques, show how they are related and give examples of variations both traditional and modern. This book can be considered as an encyclopedia of folding manipulates explaining step by step the world of folds and how to apply them in practice. This title teaches readers to get folding finishes for a unique and special customization in fashion. The explanations about the different types of pleating and diagrams are very clear and easy to follow, showing the stages of construction and the finished garments. English and French text. 350 colour illustrations