Every Woman’s Book of Fashion Design
by P. J. Ireland
Published in 1972
ISBN 877492336
Some Chapter Headings:
Lines
Proportions
Sleeves
Fabric Treatments
Figure Proportions
I liked:
- The line drawings showing collar styles, pleat styles, and cuff variations.
- The simplicity of the black and white drawings that illustrate the effects of darker colors and lighter colors and placement on the body.
- The great list of definitions in the back of the book.
My dislikes:
- The model sketched throughout the book was tall and leggy. Not at all true to life (at least not my life).
Conclusion:
This book is a little treasure–perhaps the best illustrations I’ve seen on using lines and colors to flatter your figure.
Would I buy this book for myself? I can see how this book would be very useful for the person sewing clothes for themselves. So often we sew something because it’s cute on the envelope, but this would also help a person determine if it would be cute on a real body.
Would I buy this book for a beginner? This book would be a great addition to the library of a budding fashion designer.