Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design

The Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to master the art of technical design in the fashion industry.

With over 500 technical flats clearly labeled with measurement points and instructions, this comprehensive guide equips students with everything they need to know about measuring sample garments, creating fully graded spec sheets, fitting garments, and grading patterns for production. New to this edition are chapters on computer-aided technical design, childrenswear, and updated information on fitting and grading.

The guide also includes a new section on PLM/PDM software such as Gerber, Lectra, and Optitex, as well as expanded information on model measuring, graded pattern nests, and more. In addition to the comprehensive text, STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study--offers videos that bring chapter concepts to life, downloadable templates, blank and sample spec sheets, basic garment and figure croquis to practice technical design skills, self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips, flashcards of essential vocabulary, and access to useful resources like a Care Labeling Guide, Ordering a Dress Form Guide, and a Buttonline Card. Whether you're a student looking to excel in the fashion industry or a professional seeking to enhance your skills, this guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to master technical design.