Leather Fashion Design is a practical, how-to book about making garments from leather, suede and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-cutting, sewing techniques and finishing. The final chapter includes working with ‘leather-like’ materials including ultrasuede and faux patent leather.
The book starts with a showcase of leather apparel spanning time, but concentrating on the twentieth century. Beautifully illustrated with examples of leather apparel at its finest as well as clear step-by-step illustrations of how to make various types of garment, and a comprehensive resources section listing relevant organizations, publications and other information, this book will be invaluable for both students and professionals.
Contents
Chapter 1: Leather
Chapter 2: The Tanning Process
Chapter 3: The Design Process
Chapter 4: Planning
Chapter 5: Creating a Design/Spec Sheet
Chapter 6: Sorting, Shading and Cutting
Chapter 7: Putting Your Leather Garment Together
Chapter 8: Linings and Reinforcements
Chapter 9: Seam Finishes
Chapter 10: Sewing a Shirt
Chapter 11: Sewing a Pair of Trousers
Chapter 12: Sewing a Jacket
Chapter 13: Leather Defects
Chapter 14: Faux Leather
Resources: Tips for Proper Leather Garment Care/ Directory / Glossary / Further Reading / Index
Francesca Sterlacci is currently President of the University of Fashion, an educational fashion DVD series, and is on the faculty of the the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Previously at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she was Chairperson of the Fashion Design department. She is the creator of the Leather Apparel Certificate Program, the Haute Couture Program and the Outerwear and Performance Apparel Program at FIT. Before that, she founded her own design company and sold at prestigious stores including Henri Bendel, Saks, Barneys, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
