Fashion Patternmaking for Menswear

Master contemporary style with Donnannos expert techniques and industry insight. In this volume on mens clothing, part of our series on fashion patternmaking techniques by renowned author and designer Antonio Donnanno, readers will acquire the technical and stylistic knowledge they need to ensure their sartorial creations are technically flawless and stay fresh and new. After an introduction to the essential patternmaking tools, basic fabric notions, anatomy and measurement of the male body, industrial sizes and tailoring terms, the author describes in detail and step by step the making of patterns, covering a wealth of types of mens garments for all lifestyles and circumstances: from shirts to jackets, waistcoats, trousers, knitwear and underwear. All is presented with clear and easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations which indicate the authors long experience both as a teacher and as a consultant to international firms and pattern publishers. Aimed at professional tailors, teachers and students, sewing lovers and industrial sample makers, this new volume in the Donnanno Fashion Patternmaking series is a useful and practical tool for meeting contemporary menswear tailoring challenges and needs.

Antonio Donnanno began in his career in his family's tailoring business. After majoring in history and philosophy, he focused on the teaching of costume history and patternmaking techniques. In 1982, he founded the renowned Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded with new international branches. He is director of the school and continues to teach there. Antonio Donnanno has written dozens of books about fashion and has his own consulting firm, which focuses on patternmaking.