FIT Library Bibliography Apparel Design Technology

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Bibliographic Information	Jaffe, Hilde, and Nurie Relis. Draping for Fashion Design. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005.
Location, Call Number	Art Reference TT 507 .J34 2005

A. CONSTRUCTION, with SEWING/COUTURE TECHNIQUES

Aitken, Leila. Dressmaking: A Step-by-Step Course. New York: Sterling, 1994.
Art Reference TT 515 .A36 1994

Amaden-Crawford, Connie. A Guide to Fashion Sewing. 3rd ed. New York: Fairchild, 2000.
Main Stacks TT 515 .A67 2000

Bednar, Nancy, and Joann Pugh-Gannon. Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques. New York: Sterling, 2001.
Art Reference TT 713 .B39 2001

Bergh, René. The Dressmaker's Handbook. London: New Holland, 1998.
Main Stacks TT 515 .B453 1998

Betzina, Sandra. More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric. Rev. and updated ed. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 2004.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 557 .B49 2004

---. No Time to Sew: Fast and Fabulous Patterns & Techniques for Sewing a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe. Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 1997.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .B47 1997

---. Power Sewing: Designer Details Made Easy. [videorecording] San Francisco: Sandra Betzina, 1987. (120 min.)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 715 .P69 1990

---. Power Sewing Step-by-Step. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 2000.
Art Reference TT 515 .B48 2000

Carr, Roberta C. Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing. Portland, OR: Palmer/Pletsch, 1994.
Art Reference TT 515 .C32 1994

The Complete Book of Sewing. Rev. ed. New York: DK Publishing, 2003.
Art Reference TT 705 .C738 2003

Couture Techniques: Designer Details. [videorecording] With Roberta C. Carr. Beverly Hills, CA: Landes Communications, 1990. (90 min.)
Contents: 1. Red. Applique -- 2. Green. French seams -- 3. Blue. Circle skirts -- 4. Brown. Circular ruffles -- 5. Pink. Triangle buttonholes -- 6. Purple. Circular buttonholes.
Circulation Desk, Video TT 715 .C67 1990

Couture Techniques: Dressing for Special Occasions. [videorecording] With Roberta C. Carr. Beverly Hills, CA: Landes Communications, 1990. (90 min.)
Contents: 1. Red. Beaded Fabric -- 2. Green. Flowers -- 3. Blue. Ribbons -- 4. Brown. Interfaced hems -- 5. Orange. Horse hair band collars -- 6. Pink. Bridal-- 7. Purple. The five minute dress -- 8. Yellow. Fashion ideas (between the sections).
Circulation Desk, Video TT 715 .C672 1990

Couture Techniques for Fine Sewing. [videorecording] With Roberta C. Carr. Beverly Hills CA: Landes Communications, 1988. (90 min.)
Contents: 1. Purple. Spanish snap buttonholes -- 2.Yellow. Tailoring techniques -- 3. Blue. Bias binding -- 4. Red. Piping & cording -- 5. Orange. Sleeves -- 6. Grey. Single-faced pockets -- 7. Green. Design ideas (following each section)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 715 .C673 1988

Couture Techniques for Sewing Pants. [videorecording] With Roberta C. Carr. Beverly Hills, CA: Landes Communications, 1989. (90 min.)
Contents: 1. Red. Paper pattern preparation -- 2. Green. Fabric preparation -- 3. Purple. Underlining --4. Dark Blue. Slash pockets -- 5. Orange. Shrinking the knee -- 6. Teal. Hip stabilizer -- 7. Pink. Fly front zipper -- 8. Light blue. Seam finishes -- 9. Magenta. Linings -- 10. Grey. Hems -- 11. Brown. Leather pants -- 12. Light green. Waistbands -- 13. Yellow. Fashion ideas (between the sections)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 715 .C674 1989

Flury, Mary Ellen. Men's Pants and Vest. [videorecording] Annapolis, MD: Sew Pro Workshop, 1993. (175 min.)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 605 .M46 1993
Step-by-step guide to making a pair of men's pants and a vest.

King, Kenneth D. Designer Techniques: Couture Tips for Home Sewing. New York: Sterling, 1996.
Art Reference TT 713 .K55 1996

Long, Connie. Easy Guide to Sewing Linings. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1998.
Main Stacks TT 557 .L66 1998

Morris, Ben, and Elizabeth Morris. Making Clothes in Leather. New York: Taplinger, 1976.
Art Reference TT 524 .M67 1976

New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories. Rev. ed. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Assn., 2002.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 705 .N48 2002b

Relis, Nurie. Methods of Basic Sewing. [videorecording] [New York]: Fashion Institute of Technology, 1982.
22 videocassettes.
Contents: v.1. Attaching buttons, hooks and eyes, snaps (26 min.) -- v.2. Button holes (24 min.) -- v.3. Collars (32 min.) -- v.4. Darts (25 min.) -- v.5. Easing, gathering and shirring (25 min.) -- v.6. Hems and hem finishes (24 min.) -- v.7. Joining waist and skirt (45 min.) -- v.8. Layout, cutting and marking (50 min.) -- v.9. Seam and seam finishes (36 min.) -- v.10. Pockets (56 min.) -- v.11. Pressing (32 min.) -- v.12. Setting in sleeves (28 min.) -- v.13. Shirt yokes (17 min.) -- v.14. Sleeve finishes (45 min.) -- v.15. Waistbands and attaching waistbands (28 min.) -- v.16. Zippers (52 min.) -- v.17. Temporary hand stitching (15 min.) -- v.18. Permanent hand stitching (12 min.) -- v.19. Facings (38 min.) -- v.20. Inserted neckline placket (26 min.) -- v. 21. Bias as a trim (45 min.) -- v. 22 Attaching the collar (47 min.).
Circulation Desk, Video TT 705 .R385a

---, and Gail Strauss. Sewing for Fashion Design. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1997.
Art Reference TT 715 .R44 1997

Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry: Proven Methods to Help You Sew Like the Pros. Ed. by Susan Huxley. Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 1996.
Art Reference TT 515 .S475 1996

Shaeffer, Claire B. Claire Shaeffer’s Fabric Sewing Guide. Updated ed. Radnor, PA: Chilton, 1994.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 557 .S53 1994

---. Couture Sewing Techniques. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1993.
Art Reference TT 515 .S483 1994

---. High-Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World’s Best Designers . . . Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 1997.
Art Reference TT 515 .S484 1997

---. Sew Any Fabric. Iola, WI: Krause, 2003.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 557 .S5324 2003

---. Sewing for the Apparel Industry. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.
Art Reference TT 515 .S4845 2000

Singer Sewing Step-by-Step. Minnetonka, MN: C. DeCosse, 1990.
Art Reference TT 713 .S56 1990

Sterlacci, Francesca. Leather Apparel Design. Albany, NY: Delmar, 1997.
Art Reference TT 524 .S74 1997

Threads Magazine. Beyond the Pattern: Great Sewing Techniques for Clothing. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1995.
Art Reference TT 713 .B45 1995

Vogue/Butterick Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques. By the editors of Vogue and Butterick Patterns. 3rd ed. New York: Butterick Pub., 1998.
Main Stacks TT 705 .V64 1998

Vogue Sewing. New York: Butterick Pub., 2000.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 515 .V63 2000

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B. APPAREL DESIGN - general titles, including women's wear

The Apparel Design and Production Hand Book: A Technical Reference. New York: Fashiondex, 1998.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 499 .A66 1998

Chase, Renée Weiss. CAD for Fashion Design. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1997. With computer disc.
Main Stacks TT 507 .C5238 1997

Cloake, Dawn. Fashion Design on the Stand. London: Batsford, 1996.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .C66 1996

Colussy, M. Kathleen. Fashion Design on Computers. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.
Main Stacks TT 518 .C73 2001

Fan, Jintu, Winnie Yu, and Lawrance Hunter. Clothing Appearance and Fit: Science and Technology. Cambridge, Eng.: Woodhead and Textile Institute; Boca Raton: CRC, 2004.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 497 .F35 2004

Gazzuolo, Edith. Garments of Light: Custom Clothing from Body Scans. [videorecording] [Minnesota]: Clarity Fit Technology, 1997. (25 min.)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 520 .G37 1997

Gioello, Debbie Ann, and Beverly Berke. Fashion Production Terms. Language of Fashion Series. New York: Fairchild, 1979.
Reference Stacks TT 494 .G56

Hulme, William H. Women's and Children's Garment Design. London: National Trade Press, 1948.
Main Stacks TT 507 .H8 Non-circulating

Kopp, Ernestine, et al. Designing Apparel through the Flat Pattern. 6th ed. New York: Fairchild Fashion & Merchandising Group, 1992.
Circulation Desk TT 520 .K76 1992

---. How to Draft Basic Patterns. 4th ed. New York: Fairchild Fashion & Merchandising Group, 1991.
Circulation Desk TT 520 .H68 1991

McKelvey, Kathryn, and Janine Munslow. Fashion Design: Process, Innovation & Practice. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2003.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 507 .M384 2003

Mee, Janice, and Michael Purdy. Modelling on the Dress Stand. Oxford: BSP Professional, 1987.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .M44 1987

Miller, Phyllis Bell. AutoCAD for the Apparel Industry. Albany, NY: Delmar, 1994. New York: Fairchild, 2005.
Art Reference TT 507 .M54 2005

Seligman, Kevin L. Cutting for All!: The Sartorial Arts, Related Crafts, and the Commercial Paper Pattern: A Bibliographic Reference Guide for Designers, Technicians, and Historians. Carbondale, [IL]: Southern Illinois UP, 1996.
Reference Stacks Z 5691 .S45 1996

Stecker, Pamela. The Fashion Design Manual. Melbourne: MacMillan Education Australia, 1996.
Art Reference TT 507 .S75 1996

Tate, Sharon Lee. Inside Fashion Design. 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
Reference Desk, Section A TT507 .T38 2004

Whife, Archibald A. Designing and Cutting Ladies' Garments. London: Tailor & Cutter, [n.d.]
Art Reference TT 520 .W59

Zangrillo, Frances Leto. Fashion Design for the Plus-Size. New York: Fairchild, 1990.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .Z39 1990

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C. apparel design - children's wear, men's wear, and clothing for the disabled

Hoffman, Adeline Mildred. Clothing for the Handicapped, the Aged and Other People with Special Needs. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1979.
Art Reference TT 648 .H63

Hulme, William H. Women's and Children's Garment Design. London: National Trade Press, 1948.
Main Stacks TT 507 .H8 Non-circulating

Jaffe, Hilde, and Rosa Rosa. Childrenswear Design. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild, 1990.
Circulation Desk TT 635 .J34 1990

Kawashima, Masaaki. Fundamentals of Men’s Fashion Design: A Guide to Tailored Clothes. Rev. 1st ed. New York: Fairchild, 1980.
Main Stacks TT 590 .K29 1980

---. Men's Outerwear Design. New York: Fairchild, 1977.
Main Stacks TT 600 .K38

Kennedy, Evelyn S. Dressing with Pride. Volume 1: Clothing Changes for Special Needs. Groton, CT: P.R.I.D.E. Foundation, 1981.
Art Reference TT 648 .K45 1981 v.1

Morgan, Peter. Designing and Pattern Cutting for Children's Clothes. London: Batsford, 1973.
Art Reference TT 640 .M67

Mortimer-Dunn, Gloria. Pattern Design for Children's Clothes. London: Batsford, 1996.
Main Stacks TT 640 .M673 1996

Quinn, M. Dolores, and Renée Weiss Chase. Design Without Limits: Designing and Sewing for Special Needs. Rev. 1st ed. New York: Fairchild, 2003.
Art Reference TT 648 .Q55 2003

Roberts, Edmund B., and Gary Onishenko. Fundamentals of Men's Fashion Design: A Guide to Casual Clothes. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild, 1985.
Art Reference TT 590 .R6 1985

Rohr, M. Pattern Drafting: Children's Garment Design, Including Grading, Junior Petite, Sub-teens & Teens. Madison, WI: Rohr, 1967.
Main Stacks TT 640 .R6

Rosen, Selma. Children’s Clothing: Designing, Selecting Fabrics, Patternmaking, Sewing. New York: Fairchild, 1983.
Main Stacks TT 635 .R67 1983

Thorton, Nellie. Fashion for Disabled People. London: Batsford, 1990.
Art Reference TT 648 .T49 1990

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D. apparel Design - specific garments

Bonapfel, Robert H. The 20-Minute Trouser. Great Neck, NY: Kogos International, 1960.
Main Stacks TT 605 .B6

Brockman, Helen. The Slacks Handbook: Basic Pattern Development and Derivation of City Pants, Culottes, and Slim Pants. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State U, 1968.
Main Stacks TT 605 .B7 Non-circulating

Cloake, Dawn. Lingerie Design on the Stand: Designs for Underwear and Nightwear. London: Batsford, 2000.
Art Reference TT 670 .C55 2000

Coffin, David Page. Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1993.
Art Reference TT 612 .C64 1993

Holman, Gillian. Bias-Cut Dressmaking. London: Batsford, 2001.
Art Reference TT 520 .H643 2001

How to Make Raincoats and Weatherproofs. Great Neck, NY: Apparel Institute in cooperation with Kogos International, [1961]
Main Stacks TT 600 .H6

How to Make Suits. [Great Neck, NY: Apparel Institute in cooperation with Kogos International, 1961.]
Main Stacks TT 580 .A6

Khalje, Susan. Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear. Iola, WI: Krause, 1997.
Art Reference TT 560 .K49 1997

Kogos, Frederick, ed. The Anatomy of Sports Outerwear. Great Neck, NY: Kogos International, 1963.
Main Stacks TT 595 .K75

MacIntyre, Lynn. Easy Guide to Sewing Pants. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1998.
Main Stacks TT 542 .M33 1998

Moyes, Patricia. Just Pockets: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1997.
Art Reference TT 552 .M63 1997

Palmer, Pati, and Marta Alto. Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body. Portland, OR: Palmer/Pletsch, 2003.
Main Stacks TT 542 .P32 2003

Parsons, Herbert S. Shirts and Cotton Garments. London: Tailor & Cutter, 1953.
Main Stacks TT 590 .P37

Podolak, Cecelia. Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1995.
Main Stacks TT 535 .P64 1995

Roosa, Debby. A Designer's Book of Bridal Gowns. New York: Fashiondex, 2005.
Art Reference TT 507 .R66 2005

Sewing Pants that Fit. Singer Sewing Reference Library. Minnetonka, MN.: C. DeCosse, 1989.
Main Stacks TT 542 .S48 1989

Tilton, Marcy. Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1995.
Main Stacks TT 540 .T55 1995

Warmkessel, Lewis H. How to Make and Grade the Conventional Sport Shirt Pattern. Chicago: Master Designer, 1950.
Main Stacks TT 590 .W2

---. Modern Shirt Drafting for Stock Patterns. Chicago: Master Designer, [n.d.]
Main Stacks TT 590 .W25 Non-circulating

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E. PATTERNMAKING - GENERAL TITLES, including WOMEN'S WEAR

Aldrich, Winifred. Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1996.
Art Reference TT 520 .A42 1996

---. Metric Pattern Cutting. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004.
Art Reference TT 520 .A43 2004

Allemong, Elizabeth M. European Cut: How to Draft Basic Slopers for Custom-Made Clothes: Bodice, Skirt, Sleeve, Torso, Pants . . . Columbus, OH: Vestis, 2002.
Art Reference TT 520 .A436 2002

Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Patternmaking for Fashion Design. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2006.
Circulation Desk TT 520 .A74 2006

Beazley, Alison, and Terry Bond. Computer-Aided Pattern Design and Product Development. Oxford: Blackwell, 2003.
Art Reference TT 520 .B384 2003

Bensussen, Rusty. Making Patterns from Finished Clothes. New York: Sterling, 1985.
Main Stacks TT 520 .B48 1985

---. Shortcuts to a Perfect Sewing Pattern. New York: Sterling, 1989.
Main Stacks TT 520 .B49 1989

Bergh, René. Make Your Own Patterns. London: New Holland, 1995.
Main Stacks TT 520 .B497 1995

Cooklin, Gerry. Master Patterns and Grading for Women's Outsizes. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1995.
Art Reference TT 520 .C695 1995

Curtis, Irving E. Fundamental Principles of Pattern Making for Misses and Women's Garments. Revised by Harry Besserman. Rev. ed. New York: Fashion Institute of Technology, [198?]
Main Stacks TT 520 .C8 1980z

---. Intermediate and Technological Problems in Pattern Making for Misses' and Women's Garments. 5th ed. South Orange, NJ: the Author, 1964.
Main Stacks TT 520 .C84 1964

Fasanella, Kathleen. Patternmaking for Professionals. [videorecording] Los Lumas, NM: Apparel Technical Svcs., 1996. (133 min.)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 520 .P38 1996

Greenberg, Harry, and Leonard Trattner. The Art and Science of Patternmaking and Grading. Rev. ed. New York: Fashion Institute of Technology, Patternmaking Technology Dept., 1976.
Circulation Desk TT 520 .G74 1976

Handford, Jack. Professional Patternmaking for Designers: Women’s Wear, Men’s Casual Wear. Redondo Beach, CA: Plycon, 1984.
Main Stacks TT 520 .H2252 1984

Hollen, Norma R., and Carolyn J. Kundel. Pattern Making by the Flat-Pattern Method. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill, 1999.
Main Stacks TT 520 .H64 1999

Holman, Gillian. Pattern Cutting Made Easy: A Step by Step Introduction. London: Batsford, 1997.
Art Reference TT 520 .H6433 1997

Kim, Injoo, and Mikyung Uh. Apparel Making in Fashion Design. [New York]: Fairchild, 2002.
Art Reference TT 520 .K4589 2002

Knowles, Lori A. The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses, and Women. New York: Fairchild, 2005.
Art Reference TT 520 .K69 2005

MacDonald, Nora M. Principles of Flat Pattern Design. 3rd ed. New York: Fairchild, 2002.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .M185 2002

Marks, Sheila. Fashion Specifications. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .M353 1996

Modern Method of Women's and Children's Garment Design: Measurement Charts, Pattern Drafting, Grading. Comp. by A. Gebbia and Master Designer. Chicago: Master Designer, 1988.
Art Reference TT 515 .G4 1988

Moulton, Bertha. Garment-Cutting and Tailoring for Students. Rev. ed. New York: Theatre Arts, 1967.
Art Reference TT 520 .M867 1968

Pepin, Harriet. Modern Pattern Design: The Complete Guide to the Creation of Patterns . . . New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1942.
Art Reference TT 520 .P43

Rosen, Sylvia. Patternmaking: a Comprehensive Reference for Fashion Design. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
Art Reference TT 520 .R7847 2004

Sandler, Nathan. A Basic Understanding of Patternmaking. Syosset, NY: the Author, 1968.
Main Stacks TT 520 .S3 1968

Silverman, Michael. Marker-Making Manual. Hull, Mass.: the Author, 1964.
Art Reference TT 520 .S5

Stringer, Pamela C. Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking. London: Batsford, 1992.
Art Reference TT 520 .S78 1992

Zamkoff, Bernard, and Jeanne Price. Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design. New York: Fairchild, 1987.
Art Reference TT 520 .Z35 1987

---. Creative Pattern Skills for Fashion Design. New York: Fairchild, 1990.
Art Reference TT 520 .Z352 1990

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F. patternmaking - children's wear and men's wear

Aldrich, Winifred. Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear: From Birth to 14 Years. 3rd ed. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, 1999.
Art Reference TT 640 .A43 1999

---. Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear: Including Unisex Clothes and Computer Aided Design. 3rd ed. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Science, 1997.
Art Reference TT 590 .A36 1997

Doblin, Frank C. The Modern Mitchell System of Men's Designing, includes Grading. New advanced completely rev. ed. Chicago: Master Designer, [1974?].
Art Reference TT 590 .D63 1974

Handford, Jack. Professional Patternmaking for Designers: Women’s Wear, Men’s Casual Wear. Redondo Beach, CA: Plycon, 1984.
Main Stacks TT 520 .H2252 1984

Knowles, Lori A. The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear. New York: Fairchild, 2006.
Art Reference TT 590 .K56 2006

Modern Garment Design and Grading Clothing for Men and Boys. Chicago: Master Designer, 1992.
Art Reference TT 590 .M35 1992

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G. patternmaking - specific garments

Aldrich, Winifred. Pattern Cutting for Women’s Tailored Jackets: Classic and Contemporary. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2002.
Art Reference TT 535 .A43 2002

Arendse, Margot. Couture Bridalwear: Pattern Layout and Design. Washington, DC: Brassey’s, 2000.
Art Reference TT 520 .A72 2000

Bray, Natalie. Dress Pattern Designing: The Basic Principles of Cut and Fit, with Fashion Supplement and Illustrations by Ann Haggar. 5th ed. Oxford: BSP Professional, 1990.
Art Reference TT 520 .B6 1990

---. More Dress Pattern Designing, with Fashion Supplement and Illustrations by Ann Haggar. Classic ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2003.
Main Stacks TT 520 .B834 2003
Note: This is a reissue of the 4th ed. (1986).

Cloake, Dawn. Cutting and Draping Special Occasion Clothes: Designs for Eveningwear and Partywear. London: Batsford, 1998.
Main Stacks TT 520 .C58 1998

Cooklin, Gerry. Pattern Cutting for Women's Outerwear. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1994.
Art Reference TT 520 .C697 1994

Haggar, Ann. Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear. 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004.
Art Reference TT 670 .H34 2004

Kirschner, Jack. Lingerie Patternmaking and Grading Simplified: A Manual for the Student and the Worker. New York: Fairchild, 1950.
Main Stacks TT 670 .K5

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H. GRADING, BODY MEASUREMENTS STANDARDS, AND SIZES

American Fashion Pattern Grader and The Mechanics of Pattern Grading. Great Neck, NY: Kogos in affiliation with Apparel Institute, 1966.
Main Stacks TT 590 .A4

American Society for Testing and Materials. Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Section 7 (Textiles). Philadelphia: the Society, annual. 2 volumes
Circulation Desk TA 401 .A653 v.7 pt. 1 & pt. 2
Note: This is a source for current standards. Section 7, Textiles, includes apparel, textile, & home furnishings standards and contains current standard body measurement charts used for the sizing of apparel. Find the standard you need by using the index in the book.
For more information, including a free online index for looking up recent and historical standards, try the ASTM website (http://www.astm.org/). Use the standard name or number to find the standard itself in ASTM publications or, for a fee, to purchase the standard online.

The Apparel Design and Production Hand Book: A Technical Reference. New York: Fashiondex, 1998.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 499 .A66 1998

ASTM Institute of Standards Research. ISR Project for the Development of Body Measurement Tables for Women 55 Years and Older and the Relationship to Ready-to-Wear Garment Size. Prepared by co-researchers, Naomi Reich and Ellen Goldsberry. 2nd ed. West Conshohocken, PA: the Institute, 1996.
Main Stacks TT 499 .A77 1996 Non-circulating

Beazley, Alison, and Terry Bond. Computer-Aided Pattern Design and Product Development. Oxford: Blackwell, 2003.
Art Reference TT 520 .B384 2003

Bryant, Michele Wesen, and Diane DeMers. The Spec Manual. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild, 2006.
Art Reference TT 520 .B897 2006
Also: Circulation Desk, Computer Disc TT 520 .B897 2006

Cooklin, Gerry. Master Patterns and Grading for Women's Outsizes. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 1995.
Art Reference TT 520 .C695 1995

---. Pattern Grading for Children's Clothes: the Technology of Sizing. Oxford: BSP Professional, 1991.
Art Reference TT 640 .C65 1991

---. Pattern Grading for Men's Clothes: the Technology of Sizing . Oxford: Blackwell Scientific, 1992.
Art Reference TT 590 .C69 1992

---. Pattern Grading for Women's Clothes: the Technology of Sizing. Oxford: BSP Professional, 1990.
Art Reference TT 520 .C635 1990

Fuller, E. F., and S. Clart. Pattern Grading: Gentlemen's Garments . . . Ladies Garments . . . London: Tailor & Cutter, [n.d.]
Main Stacks TT 590 .F8

Gioello, Debbie Ann, and Beverly Berke. Figure Types and Size Ranges. New York: Fairchild, 1979.
Reference Stacks TT 499 .G56

Goldsberry, Ellen. Women 55 and Older: How Well is the Domestic Apparel Sizing System Addressing their Needs? 2nd ed. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM Institute for Standards Research, 1996.
Supplemental report to: The Development of Body Measurement Tables for Women 55 Years and Older and the Relationship to Ready-to-Wear Garment Size.
Main Stacks TT 499 .G65 1996 Non-circulating

Handford, Jack. Professional Pattern Grading for Women's, Men's, and Children's Apparel. New York: Fairchild, 2003.
Main Stacks TT520 H224 2003

Lapick, Gaetan J. Complete Measurement Charts for Women's, Misses', Junior and Children's Garments. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild, 1955.
Main Stacks TT 520 .L3 1955 Non-circulating

Le Pechoux, B., and T. K. Ghosh. Apparel Sizing and Fit: A Critical Appreciation of Recent Developments in Clothing Sizes. Textile Progress v.32, no.1. Manchester, UK: Textile Institute, 2002.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .L62 2002

Marks, Sheila. Fashion Specifications. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .M353 1996

Moore, Carolyn L., Kathy K. Mullet, and Margaret Prevatt Young. Concepts of Pattern Grading: Techniques for Manual and Computer Grading. New York: Fairchild, 2001.
Art Reference TT 520 .M757 2001

Myers-McDevitt, Paula J. Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design. New York: Fairchild, 2004.
Art Reference TT 520 .M94 2004
Also: Circulation Desk, Computer Disc TT 520 .M94 2004

Price, Jeanne, and Bernard Zamkoff. Grading Techniques for Fashion Design. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild, 1996.
Art Reference TT 520 .P93 1996

Scheier, Murray. The ABC's of Grading. 2nd ed. Bronxville, NY: the Author, 1974.
Main Stacks TT 520 .S32 1974

Taylor, Patrick J., and Martin M. Shoben. Grading for the Fashion Industry: the Theory and Practice, with Children's and Men's Wear. 2nd ed. Cheltenham, Eng.: Stanley Thornes, 1990.
Art Reference TT 520 .T3 1990

U.S. Dept. of Commerce. National Bureau of Standards. Body Measurements for the Sizing of Apparel for Young Men (Students). NBS Voluntary Product Standard, PS 45-71. Washington, DC: GPO, 1972.
Main Stacks TT 499 .B633 1972 Non-circulating
Note: Historic body measurements standard.

---. ---. Body Measurements for the Sizing of Boys' Apparel. NBS Voluntary Product Standard, PS 36-70. Washington, DC: GPO, 1971.
Main Stacks TT 499 .B634 1971 Non-circulating
Note: Historic body measurements standard.

---. ---. Body Measurements for the Sizing of Girls' Apparel. NBS Voluntary Product Standard, PS 54-72. Washington, DC: GPO, 1973.
Main Stacks TT 499 .B635 1973 Non-circulating
Note: Historic body measurements standard.

---. ---. Body Measurements for the Sizing of Women's Patterns and Apparel. NBS Voluntary Product Standard, PS 42-70. Washington, DC: GPO, 1971.
Main Stacks TT 499 .B637 1971 Non-circulating
Note: Historic body measurements standard.

Winks, John M. Clothing Sizes: International Standardization. Manchester, UK: Textile Institute, 1997.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 520 .W67 1997

See also the National Institute of Standards & Technology's Virtual Museum exhibit, Standardization of Women's Clothing at http://museum.nist.gov/exhibits/apparel/index.htm, for more on the history of clothing standards.

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I. DRAPING

Amaden-Crawford, Connie. The Art of Fashion Draping. 3rd ed. New York: Fairchild, 2005.
Art Reference TT 520 .A44 2005

Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Draping for Apparel Design. New York: Fairchild, 2000.
Art Reference TT 520 .A742 2000

Jaffe, Hilde, and Nurie Relis. Draping for Fashion Design. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005.
Art Reference TT 507 .J34 2005

Methods of Basic Draping. [DVD, videorecording] New York: Fashion Institute of Technology, 1982.
18 DVDs; 17 cassettes.
Contents: v.1. Basic Bodice I: back (45 min.) -- v.2. Basic bodice II: back (45 min.) -- v.3. Basic Bodice I: front (60 min.) -- v.4. Basic Bodice II: front (50 min.) -- v.5. Basic skirt: front (60 min.) -- v.6. Basic skirt: back (11 min.) -- v.7. Dart variations: parts I & II (80 min.) -- v.8. Dart variations: part II cont. (24 min.) -- v.9. Basic Dirndl skirt (25 min.) -- v.10. Flare skirt: parts I & II (66 min.) -- v.11. Princess bodice: front (45 min.) -- v.12. Princess bodice: back (41 min.) -- v.13. Setting in a long basic sleeve (53 min.) -- v.14. Six gore skirt (60 min.) -- v.15. The basic shift (60 min.) -- v.16. Draping the flat collar (59 min.) -- v.17. Attaching collars (48 min.) -- v.18. Collars (57 min.)
Circulation Desk, DVD/Video TT 705 .M46

Shelden, Martha Gene. Design through Draping. Minneapolis: Burgess, 1967.
Main Stacks TT 507 .S53 Non-circulating

Stern, Suzanne Pierrette. Basic Principles of Draping. [videorecording] Valencia, CA: Media Center Productions, 1993. (97 min.)
Circulation Desk, Video TT 502 .S78 1993

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J. TAILORING AND PATTERN ALTERATION

Bergh, René. Sewing Classic Clothes that Fit. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway, 2000.
Art Reference TT 705 .B44 2000

Betzina, Sandra. Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 2001.
Art Reference TT 520 .B56 2001

Bray, Natalie. Dress Fitting: Basic Principles and Practice. 2nd ed. London: Blackwell Science, 1978.
Art Reference TT 520 .B83 1978

Cabrera, Roberto, and Patricia Flaherty Meyers. Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Men's Wear. New York: Fairchild, 1983.
Art Reference TT 580 .C3 1983

---. Classic Tailoring Techniques: A Construction Guide for Women's Wear. New York: Fairchild, 1984.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .C33 1984

Deckert, Barbara. Sewing for Plus Sizes: Creating Clothes that Fit & Flatter. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 2002.
Art Reference TT 713 .D373 2002

Doyle, Robert. The Art of the Tailor: With a Needle, a Thimble and 10,000 Stitches. Stratford, ON: Sartorial Press, 2005.
Art Reference TT 580 .D69 2005

Ledbetter, N. Marie, and Linda Thiel Lansing. Tailoring: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques. Reston, VA: Reston Pub., 1981.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .L42

Liechty, Elizabeth G., Della N. Pottberg, and Judith A. Rasband. Fitting & Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach. New York: Fairchild Fashion & Merchandising Group, 1992.
Main Stacks TT 520 .L73 1992

Modern Custom Tailoring for Men. Comp. by A. Waisman and Master Designer. Chicago: Master Designer, 1988.
Art Reference TT 580 .W3 1988

Morris, Mary, and Sally McCann. Every Sewer's Guide to the Perfect Fit: Customizing Your Patterns for a Sensational Look. Asheville, NC: Lark, 1997.
Main Stacks TT 520 .M825 1997

Moulton, Bertha. Garment-Cutting and Tailoring for Students. Rev. ed. New York: Theatre Arts, 1967.
Art Reference TT 520 .M867 1968

Rasband, Judith. Fabulous Fit. New York: Fairchild, 1994.
Main Stacks TT 519.5 .R37 1994

Stamper, Anita A., Sue Humphries Sharp, and Linda B. Donnell. Evaluating Apparel Quality. 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild Fashion Group, 1991.
Reference Desk, Section A TT 497 .S73 1991

Time-Life Books. Basic Tailoring. New York: Time-Life, 1974.
Art Reference TT 519.5 .T55 1974

Wyllie, Ethel. Today's Custom Tailoring. 3rd ed. Mission Hills, CA: Glencoe, 1987.
Art Reference TT 518 .W93 1987

Zieman, Nancy. Fitting Finesse. Birmingham, AL: Oxmoor, 1994.
Main Stacks TT 520 .Z54 1994

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K. PERIODICALS/COUNTER PATTERN BOOKS

Current as well as older issues of the following journals and pattern books are available in Periodicals Services, 6th Floor. Consult the Library's Periodicals by Subject for descriptions of these journals and pattern books and Periodicals by Title to determine holdings. These lists are also available in print in the Library.

Butterick Counter Pattern Book   (http://www.butterick.com/indexflash.html)
Costume Research Journal
Custom Tailor
McCall’s Counter Pattern Catalog   (http://www.mccallpattern.com/index.htm)
Threads Magazine   (http://www.taunton.com/threads/index.asp)
Vogue Patterns   (http://www.voguepatterns.com/indexfv.html)

The corresponding websites indicated above may contain additional information, including: For pattern company sites: some pattern references, body measurement charts, etc.; For magazine sites: news updates, selected articles from print issues, resource links, etc. For information on using a periodical index to find articles in magazines and newspapers, see the section below.

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L. NOTES ABOUT FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To find additional books, videos, and other materials in the FIT Library on the topics included in this bibliography, consult StyleCat , the Library’s online catalog. For help in selecting the appropriate subject heading, see Subject Headings Used in Online Catalog: Sewing, or consult a Reference Librarian. For example, to find additional books on patternmaking, search StyleCat using subject headings such as "Tailoring Pattern design" and "Dressmaking Pattern design."

To find references to articles on these topics in magazines or newspapers, start with the periodical indexes on the Digital Library such as Textile Technology Index (TTI), WWD Online, General OneFile, or MasterFILE Select (current FIT username/password required). You may also want to try other periodical indexes on Digital Library or a print index listed in the Information Bulletin Periodical Indexes. To find out if the Library owns a specific periodical, search StyleCat or consult Periodicals by Title for an A-Z list and Periodicals by Subject for a categorized list with descriptions.

To find listings of suggested useful web sites, refer to the Library's Internet Guide: Apparel Industry.

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