Julie Christine Cole is an instructor at Harper College of Design and the International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago.

Sharon Czachor is an adjunct faculty instructor at Harper College of Design.

It is impossible to have good designs without having accurate patternmaking and quality construction skills. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers is an up-to-date sewing guide that teaches fashion design students the skills they’ll need to execute their original designs in a professional environment. Each chapter covers a particular theme, such as collars, and reflects the order of assembly of any garment. Detailed sketches provide visual support to the techniques covered.

Contents

-- Getting Prepared
-- Interfacing and Other Stabilizer
-- Darts
-- Pockets
-- Seams
-- Zippers
-- Ruffles and Flounces
-- Tucks and Pleats
-- Waistbands
-- Collars
-- Facings
-- Cuffs and Other Wrist Finishes
-- Sleeves
-- Hems
-- Lining
-- Embellishments
-- Closures