An Overview of the Book

The following topics are covered in Fashion & Costume Design in Quarter Scale.

Body Shapes & Fitting Issues

This section compares the RTW standard represented by the PGM dress form used in the ready-to-wear industry to the actual shape, size and posture of thirteen different models who are within 2" (5 cm) of the bust, waist, and hips of the PGM size 8 dress form.

Quarter-Scale Applications

This section offers examples of how McCunn has used quarter-scale and half-scale prototypes for creating fashion and costume designs.

Creating Quarter Scale Mini-Mes

Quarter-scale dress forms, referred to as Mini-Mes, can be created from poster board and tape in different configurations.

Custom Mini-Me Patterns

Custom Mini-Mes can be made for any body shape and size. The underlying concept for this new approach introduced in this book is that measurements show how much fabric is required to cover a body but do not reveal the body's contours. Photographs show the contours of a body but not how much fabric is needed. By combining measurements and photographs, bespoke patterns can be created.

Designing Garments

This section describes the principles of design and the techniques of pattern making by altering Master Patterns.

Computer Aided Design

With the advent of desktop print and cut technology, it is now possible to prototype designs in quarter scale using this equipment.

Portrait 3 print and cut machine