The Book of Pockets: A Practical Guide for Fashion Designers

Adriana Gorea, Katya Roelse & Martha L. Hall 

Softcover | 20.22 x 1.42 x 23.11 cm | 208 pp

Bloomsbury | 2019 | 9781474272490

Whether fashionable or functional (or both), pockets are an important design detail that can enhance the aesthetic of clothing and improve the experience of the wearer. Whether it’s for fashion design, construction, pattern-making or costume design, if you’re looking to get the full picture on patch pockets, better command of the cargo, or more know-how on welts, this book is a comprehensive resource.

Featuring
– Inspirational imagery, overlaid with flat patterns or zoom-ins of the pocket detail.
– Comprehensive information on all things pocket related, beginning with their long history and going all the way from workwear to activewear and couture.
– Practical advice through interviews with fashion designers, curators, and technology developers a Pocket Flat Sketch Library appendix for quick reference.
– Step-by-step construction tutorials, illustrated with flats throughout, showing you how to create nested pockets with gussets, invisible zipper patch pockets, cascading pockets, and more.