Fashion Patternmaking Techniques V1 Haute Couture: Haute Couture Models, Draping Techniques, Decorations.: 1

This is a gorgeous book! Really great pleasure looking at all the diagrams of step by step made patterns of garments by famous fashion designers like Alexander Mcqueen, Oscar de la Renta and others. It doesn't say exactly which pattern is which, but if you follow fashion shows you might spot those iconic garments very quickly. A really lovely book to practice creative 3D thinking and expand your knowledge on creative garment construction. Would be very useful for any level of pattern cutting skills.

I love this book. Very advanced techniques but if you have a good working knowledge of making patterns you will love this book.

Another great book.

The designs in the book look beautiful and have a couture feel. However the book does not have any slopers/basic blocks to build the designs from, this of which renders the book useless unless you have already purchased the three books prior this one or if you are already an advanced pattern cutter. Unfortunately it didn't state this in the description.

It is very informative and inspirational just love it

Muito bom, mas é mais avançado.

Yes, the book is dry but it came with water stains at the bottom whereas the mail envelope had none. I guess it got wet some time before it was packaged and sent to me. The content however, is magnificent so I have to give it 5 stars. A wide variety of exquisite apparel is inside and all designs are thoroughly covered even if it takes more than one page. This book shows how to transform for example, the basic bodice etc. into a catwalk worthy masterpiece. It even addresses​ how to use different types of fabric. The instructions and diagrams are clear and informative; any experienced pattern drafter/maker can use this book. I am a beginner and I like the Italian system (Il Modellismo). Donnanno is a genius. Buy the book!

Haven't decided if I like it or not yet, need more time to read it

Nicely laid out. The follow through from plan, draft and muslin really helps yo completely understand 2D drafting into a 3D product