As a fashion designer you must have an understanding of fabrics & what their properties are. For example how fabrics are constructed what they are made from & how they perform. This knowledge means that you can choose the right fabric for your designs. It is also important to be aware of the various techniques that can be applied to your chosen fabric. This will give endless possibilities to your designs; for example a fabric could be dyed or printed to add extra colour embellished embroidered or pleated to give surface interest. Try to learn as many fabric names & techniques as possible in this way you will be able to communicate your fabric ideas easily to others. The book will teach students this information & equip them with the skills they need to make informed decisions on the fabrics & techniques they use. This title is suitable for first year students of fashion design textile & other fashion-related subjects anyone with an interest in the process of fashion design from concept to execution & amateur fashionistas seeking to develop & improve their design skills. ...

Fashion collections vary depending on market level product type season customer & retail outlets. Basics Fashion Design: Developing a Collection" teaches the process from initial design ideas through development of product to the final outcome & its ultimate exhibition & sale &

Includes:: an overview of fashion collections through the eyes of prominent fashion journalists."

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Basics Fashion Design: Fashion Drawing" considers the theory & history of fashion drawing & the range of styles used by contemporary designers; from quick sketches to sophisticated digital pieces. This discussion is accompanied by interviews with designers & illustrators a glossary resources directory & templates." ...

Basics Fashion Design: Knitwear" is a practical introduction to the use of knitwear in fashion design richly illustrated with examples & easy-to- follow diagrams. It describes the many varieties of yarn & fibre their characteristics & their behaviour from the traditional to the contemporary. It explains the relevant machinery & tools & the types of work that can be produced on each. Basic techniques on domestic machines are discussed leading to a section on how to create a knitting pattern. Details & trims are also examined outlining embellishment buttonholes & fastenings. The book also discusses the knitwear industry & offers useful information on the various career pathways. Interviews with international designers each at a different level within the industry provide further insight into the business as a whole." ...

There are few academic texts on the subject of fashion styling & many students are unsure about what it is & who has paved the way in this specific field. Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling offers an effective mix of key stylists biographies high quality images by professionals & students alike & practical advice about how to produce a photo-shoot & break into the industry. A stylist is responsible for choosing the look & clothing for a fashion image to communicate a fashion idea trend or theme or to advertise a fashion product. This book outlines what it means to style for a catalogue or advertisement (commercial styling) or a magazine (editorial styling) & what types of skills these different fields require. Styling proves that even on a limited budget with tremendous imagination & drive it is possible to create beautiful & relevant work. ...

The subject of interior architecture currently lacks a detailed & educationally focussed text. The new Basics Interior Architecture" series will fill this gap & expand students knowledge of interior design/interior architecture & give an insight into some of the principles & methods of professional interior architects. The first book in the " Basics Interior Architecture" series " Form & Structure" will propose a method of analysis understanding & exploitation of the existing building that can be used to realise the design of a new insertion." ...

This book covers everything from the tools & types of materials necessary to what you need to know about bones & busks setting grommets & styles of lacing. Sparks covers every step along the way in great detail including how to make a modesty panel to build single layer double layer & fashion fabric corsets while also offering her advice on how to fit & style a corset for the perfect look for any occasion. When building a corset think of it as a blank canvas. From there you can structure it & add as many embellishments as you please. Use leather for a sexy look add appliques for a vintage look or decorate with lots of eyelets for a gothic feel. The possibilities are endless when you know the basics of corset building. ...

Basics Photography: Exposure" describes the use of lens aperture & depth of field in relation to exposure & also outlines the principles of in-camera & h&-held light meters: their strengths limitations & correct use in a wide variety of lighting situations. Compelling examples taken from contemporary photography are used to support the books account of exposure theory." ...

Whether you specialize in typography as a subject in itself or use type within your graphic or communication designs understanding more about what type is & how it works will inform your practice & improve your work. If you want to know more about the difference between Bodoni & Bembo; why Arial is not the same as Helvetica & what alternatives to consider; what types to respect & what types to avoid then you will discover the answers here. This book is about looking closer at what most take for granted. Once hooked you will never see type in the same way again. ...

Following Cardinal Basil Humes death on 17 June 1999 The Times concluded his obituary with a remarkable accolade: Few churchman in this century inside or outside the Catholic Church have died more deeply loved. Basil Hume served as Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster for twenty-three years & his holiness & wisdom made him an extraordinary leader. In this enthralling biography Anthony Howard who has had unique access to Cardinal Humes private papers & the people who knew him best traces his life from his Newcastle upbringing through to his schooling at Ampleforth & his reign at Westminster including his long & ultimately successful fight on behalf of the Maguire Seven & the Guildford Four. ...