--- product_id: 5251048 title: "Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design)" price: "R1177" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5251048-sewing-techniques-an-introduction-to-construction-skills-within-the-design store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design) **Price:** R1177 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design) - **How much does it cost?** R1177 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5251048-sewing-techniques-an-introduction-to-construction-skills-within-the-design) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design) [Prendergast, Jennifer] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design) Review: Five Stars - Great book for our Fashion Students at Miami Dade College Review: Is it worth it? (Sewing Edition) - Chapters: 1.) Planning: Interview with Madame Van Gaans. 2.) Preparation:Interview with Ada Zandition. 3.) Closures:Interview with Jonathan Jepson 4.) Professional Finishing: Interview with Yvonne Lin,Emma Hardstaff,Funmilayo Deri,Louise Bennett's, Elie Saab. 5.) Toile/muslin/prototype development: Interview with Victoria Whittaker, Lea Pecker. 6.) Innovation within industry The interview sections are in three parts. 1.) Is a mini fact sheet about the designer given in about 8 paragraphs followed by 2.) the questions and answers. (Where do you get your inspiration.-Do you believe the creative process involves all aspects of garment realization-when do you consider the types of sewing techniques you intend to use within your collections-How much time do you spend considering sewing Techniques within the creative process- When visualizing the finished collection, do you think trims/notions are an important feature-How important is sewing within the design garment realization-What types of fabrics do you like-what is your advice for new designers). Followed by 3.) a quote from the designer and photos of their work on the catwalk. This book was rather disappointing as I thought it would be a construction based book. It does have some construction information and a section talking about fabrics in there but nothing substantial. It seems the majority of the book is telling how important paying attention to construction details is for great fashion design. It's a shame it doesn't show you how to achieve good construction and the construction information that is included is laughable and downright disappointing. How the process of sewing influence's the design process is the basis of this book and the title should have reflected its purpose.I really hope this is not a required textbook for design school as this book is not a long term shelf life book that will assist someone in the design field, or with actual sewing. IMHO this is one of those meaningless books you are forced to buy while in school that does not have any real value. You wouldn't be able to put together a garment from this book and few people need an entire book dedicated to letting them know how important construction is to fashion design. If you lack in construction knowledge you can't properly relay or create your designs!!!!! For me at a price of $30.00 this book is not worth it. Please visit your local library before adding it to your collection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #8,722,620 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,910 in Textile & Costume (Books) #9,084 in Fashion Design #20,308 in Sewing Patterns & Templates | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (10) | | Dimensions | 6.24 x 0.48 x 9.17 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 2940411913 | | ISBN-13 | 978-2940411917 | | Item Weight | 1.01 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 184 pages | | Publication date | June 22, 2014 | | Publisher | Fairchild Books | ## Images ![Sewing Techniques: An introduction to construction skills within the design process (Basics Fashion Design) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Glz898R+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***R on August 29, 2017* Great book for our Fashion Students at Miami Dade College ### ⭐ Is it worth it? (Sewing Edition) *by C***A on February 17, 2017* Chapters: 1.) Planning: Interview with Madame Van Gaans. 2.) Preparation:Interview with Ada Zandition. 3.) Closures:Interview with Jonathan Jepson 4.) Professional Finishing: Interview with Yvonne Lin,Emma Hardstaff,Funmilayo Deri,Louise Bennett's, Elie Saab. 5.) Toile/muslin/prototype development: Interview with Victoria Whittaker, Lea Pecker. 6.) Innovation within industry The interview sections are in three parts. 1.) Is a mini fact sheet about the designer given in about 8 paragraphs followed by 2.) the questions and answers. (Where do you get your inspiration.-Do you believe the creative process involves all aspects of garment realization-when do you consider the types of sewing techniques you intend to use within your collections-How much time do you spend considering sewing Techniques within the creative process- When visualizing the finished collection, do you think trims/notions are an important feature-How important is sewing within the design garment realization-What types of fabrics do you like-what is your advice for new designers). Followed by 3.) a quote from the designer and photos of their work on the catwalk. This book was rather disappointing as I thought it would be a construction based book. It does have some construction information and a section talking about fabrics in there but nothing substantial. It seems the majority of the book is telling how important paying attention to construction details is for great fashion design. It's a shame it doesn't show you how to achieve good construction and the construction information that is included is laughable and downright disappointing. How the process of sewing influence's the design process is the basis of this book and the title should have reflected its purpose.I really hope this is not a required textbook for design school as this book is not a long term shelf life book that will assist someone in the design field, or with actual sewing. IMHO this is one of those meaningless books you are forced to buy while in school that does not have any real value. You wouldn't be able to put together a garment from this book and few people need an entire book dedicated to letting them know how important construction is to fashion design. If you lack in construction knowledge you can't properly relay or create your designs!!!!! For me at a price of $30.00 this book is not worth it. Please visit your local library before adding it to your collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***K on June 28, 2019* Opiniões de vários estilistas e conteúdo rico de fácil compreensão. 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