Jacket design gives students & designers alike trouble both technically & creatively; the technicality of their design & existing texts on the subject often leave novices & budding designers puzzled Patternmaking for Jacket & Coat Design covers patternmaking techniques for seven iconic jacket & coat designs focusing not only on the concepts needed to draft patterns but also uniquely exploring the history of each garment design to reveal what lies behind their enduring appeal today Each chapter is provides easy-to-follow patterns for the blazer tuxedo military motorcycle & Mao jackets as well as the balmacaan & frock coats Patternmaking for Jacket & Coat Design is an accessible no-fuss & visually stimulating manual for patterning iconic jackets & coats providing a completely invaluable resource for both designers & amateur patternmakers