Designing and Patternmaking for Stretch Fabrics

Stretch fabrics are more popular than ever, used in the trendy, ready-to-wear styles found at H&M as well as Missoni's colorful knits to Donna Karan's basics. Stretch Fashion provides the design student or working designer with the essential information for understanding the specifics of knit fabrics and the patternmaking process for different garments. Fibers, dyes, treatments, care, and fabric sources are discussed, along with the principles of sizing and measuring for women's, men's, petite, plus, and half sizes.