Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to basic design techniques for students preparing for a career as a professional designer as well as for interested amateurs who would like to plan their own wardrobe. The author aims to break down the design process into its component parts, devoting each chapter to specific problems - the use of line, colour, texture and pattern, the design of sleeves, pockets, yokes and pleats, advice on the different types of decoration to enhance the basic design and an appendix of technical terms.