Fashion Design on the Stand by Dawn Cloake
SORRY, CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT, WILL ADD AGAIN AS SOON AS WE GET MORE STOCKS.
Fashion Design on the Stand
Terrific book outlining a very 'hands on' method of clothes designing.
If pattern drafting on paper puts you off give this a go.
Great book with detailed instructions on the following
Choosing a dress stand.
Taking measurements
Fabrics
Padding up a stand
Taping the stand
Modelling basic Blocks
Making a Fabric arm
necklines and their Facings
Asymmetric Styling
Openings
Collars
Sleeves
Skirt Styling
Frills and Flounces
Strapless Bodices (great for budding corset designers)
Ruching
Stretch Fabrics
Evening Dress Designs
Glossary
Further Reading
Practical and very useable book