{"product_id":"9781350360174","title":"Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGabby Brown | Leila Kelleher\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign \/ Fashion \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-          drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients\u003cbr\u003e-          industry plus-size fit forms\u003cbr\u003e-          adapting existing designs for plus sizes\u003cbr\u003e-          practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, \u003ci\u003ePlus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnline resources available for download:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Instructor resources, including class presentation slides\u003cbr\u003e - Sample size charts, blank size chart templates, and ease chart\u003cbr\u003e - Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section\u003cbr\u003e - Standard measurements used in block drafting\u003cbr\u003e - A collection of plus size croquis in different sizes and poses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabby Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is a US-based technical designer in apparel manufacturing with a background working for major retailers including Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch and JCPenney. She currently teaches and works with brands and clients on fitting, construction, patternmaking and block development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeila Kelleher\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Social Justice at Parsons School of Design, USA. She is co-founder of the Size Inclusion in Fashion Lab and A Space, In Between, a Japan-based plus-size luxury brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Visual Arts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350360174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63031568105612,"sku":"9781350360174","price":53.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_0de55fb2-6e5f-4fed-a49b-01dd26683415.jpg?v=1792188782","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350360174","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}