Sewing for Fashion Designers by Anette Fischer (Laurence King Publishers, 320 pages) $90
This is not your mom's sewing book, but if you are ready to learn about the sewing and construction skills and techniques used to create today's fashions then this is the book you've been waiting for.
Anette Fischer takes you through the basics, initially covering in detail the tools needed for all aspects of sewing. She goes through the process of taking body measurements from a variety of positions and explains the proper way to read patterns.
The second chapter is devoted to textiles and provides a better understanding of natural and man-made fabrics and their individual characteristics. Later chapters are devoted to stitches, sewing techniques, construction, linings and much more.
Fischer leads the way through the art of sewing and design with plenty of specific references to their application in the fashion industry. Hundreds of illustrations demystify the processes discussed and the many colour photographs show both the creation and finished products.
