The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book

The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book

Author: Jay Calderin

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1610587871

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An essential primer for students and first-stop reference for professionals, The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Booktakes the fashion designer through the entire design process, from conceiving a garment to marketing it. This valuable handbook contains the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is compact enough to slip into a tote. Linking six central phases in the cycle of fashion—research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution—The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book helps designers develop effective strategies for building a cohesive collection and communicating their vision. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.


The Spec Manual 2nd edition

The Spec Manual 2nd edition

Author: Michele Wesen Bryant

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Published: 2005-08-10

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781563673733

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The 2nd Edition of The Spec Manual provides fashion professionals and students with a -comprehensive guide for measuring garments using standard industry practices. This textbook/workbook contains front and back view croquis for women, off sizes, men, juniors, and children; spec sheet templates; illustrated measurement points; and tables with measurement points. The 2nd Edition also features a companion CD-ROM with electronic resources such as spec sheets and a flats library. Users with either beginning or advanced digital skills will learn how to create computer-generated spec sheets.


Squid: The Definitive Guide

Squid: The Definitive Guide

Author: Duane Wessels

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2004-01-22

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0596550537

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Squid is the most popular Web caching software in use today, and it works on a variety of platforms including Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows. Squid improves network performance by reducing the amount of bandwidth used when surfing the Web. It makes web pages load faster and can even reduce the load on your web server. By caching and reusing popular web content, Squid allows you to get by with smaller network connections. It also protects the host on your internal network by acting as a firewall and proxying your internal web traffic. You can use Squid to collect statistics about the traffic on your network, prevent users from visiting inappropriate web sites at work or school, ensure that only authorized users can surf the Internet, and enhance your privacy by filtering sensitive information from web requests. Companies, schools, libraries, and organizations that use web-caching proxies can look forward to a multitude of benefits.Written by Duane Wessels, the creator of Squid, Squid: The Definitive Guide will help you configure and tune Squid for your particular situation. Newcomers to Squid will learn how to download, compile, and install code. Seasoned users of Squid will be interested in the later chapters, which tackle advanced topics such as high-performance storage options, rewriting requests, HTTP server acceleration, monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting Squid.Topics covered include: Compiling and installing Squid Running Squid Using Squid's sophisticated access controls Tuning disk storage for optimal performance Configuring your operating system for HTTP interception Forwarding Requests to other web caches Using redirectors to rewrite user requests Monitoring Squid with the cache manager and SNMP Using Squid to accelerate and protect HTTP servers Managing bandwidth consumption with Delay Pools


Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design

Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design

Author: Paula J. Myers-McDevitt

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781563672927

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With the growth of private labels in recent years,the demand for industry technicians to measure garments and generate spec sheets is growing. Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design includes an overview of terms, procedures and career opportunities in technical design. The user will learn how to measure sample garments, create fully graded spec sheets and fit garments. Not just for students, this book is also ideal for industry professionals working without a comprehensive spec manual.


Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design

Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design

Author: Paula J. Myers-McDevitt

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Published: 2016-07-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781501313097

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With the continuing growth of private label brands, the demand for skilled technical designers has never been greater. The 3rd Edition of Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design equips students with everything they need to know about measuring sample garments, creating fully graded spec sheets, fitting garments and grading patterns for production. Over 500 technical flats are clearly labeled with measurement points and instructions for taking measurements. A new chapter on children's wear expands upon the already comprehensive coverage of knit and woven womenswear and menswear. The new edition includes more coverage of PLM/PDM and computer-aided technical design, model measuring, graded pattern nests and more. New to this Edition · New section on computer-aided technical design including coverage of PLM/PDM software such as Gerber, Lectra, and Optitex · New chapter on childrenswear with points of measure (POM) and grading information · Added instructions on measuring the human body · Expanded information on fitting and grading · Updated appendices with new fashion flats and body figure croquis and a metric conversion chart Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! · Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to life · Download templates, blank and sample spec sheets, basic garment and figure croquis to practice technical design skills · Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips · Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary · Access useful resources like a Care Labeling Guide, Ordering a Dress Form Guide and a Buttonline Card Instructor Resources · Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom · Learning with STUDIO Student Registration Guide and a First Day of Class PowerPoint presentation This bundle includes Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design, 3rd Edition and Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design STUDIO Access Card.


Sizing in Clothing

Sizing in Clothing

Author: S Ashdown

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2007-04-11

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1845692586

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The basic concepts behind sizing systems currently used in the manufacture of ready-to-wear garments were originally developed in the 19th century. These systems are frequently based on outdated anthropometric data, they lack standard labelling, and they generally do not accommodate the wide variations of body sizes and proportions that exist in the population. However, major technological improvements have made new population data available worldwide, with the potential to affect the future of sizing in many ways. New developments in computer-aided design and sophisticated mathematical and statistical methods of categorizing different body shapes can also contribute to the development of more effective sizing systems. This important book provides a critical appreciation of the key technological and scientific developments in sizing and their application.The first chapter in the book discusses the history of sizing systems and how this has affected the mass production of ready-to-wear clothing. Chapters two and three review methods for constructing new and adapting existing sizing systems, and the standardisation of national and international sizing systems. Marketing and fit models are reviewed in chapter four whilst chapter five presents an analysis of the grading process used to create size sets. Chapters six and seven discuss fit and sizing strategies in relation to function, and the communication of sizing. Mass customization and a discussion of material properties and their affect on sizing are addressed in chapters eight and nine. Military sizing and the aesthetics of sizing are detailed in chapters ten and eleven. The final chapter reviews the impact on sizing of production systems and specifications.Written by an international team of contributors, this book is an essential reference to researchers, designers, students and manufacturers in the clothing and fashion industry. - Provides a critical appreciation of key technological and scientific developments in sizing and their application - Discusses how developments in sizing affect the mass production of ready to wear clothing - Reviews methods of constructing new and adapting existing sizing systems


A Complete Guide to the Futures Market

A Complete Guide to the Futures Market

Author: Jack D. Schwager

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-03

Total Pages: 723

ISBN-13: 1118859596

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The essential futures market reference guide A Complete Guide to the Futures Market is the comprehensive resource for futures traders and analysts. Spanning everything from technical analysis, trading systems, and fundamental analysis to options, spreads, and practical trading principles, A Complete Guide is required reading for any trader or investor who wants to successfully navigate the futures market. Clear, concise, and to the point, this fully revised and updated second edition provides a solid foundation in futures market basics, details key analysis and forecasting techniques, explores advanced trading concepts, and illustrates the practical application of these ideas with hundreds of market examples. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market: Details different trading and analytical approaches, including chart analysis, technical indicators and trading systems, regression analysis, and fundamental market models. Separates misleading market myths from reality. Gives step-by-step instruction for developing and testing original trading ideas and systems. Illustrates a wide range of option strategies, and explains the trading implications of each. Details a wealth of practical trading guidelines and market insights from a recognized trading authority. Trading futures without a firm grasp of this market’s realities and nuances is a recipe for losing money. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market offers serious traders and investors the tools to keep themselves on the right side of the ledger.


Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design

Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design

Author: Norsaadah Zakaria

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2019-10-05

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0081026056

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Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design, Second Edition, reviews techniques in anthropometry, sizing system developments, and their applications to clothing design. The book addresses the need for the improved characterization of population size, weights and the shapes of consumers. This new edition presents the very latest advances, and is expanded to include in-depth coverage of sizing and fit for specific groups and applications. Sections cover the development of sizing systems, classification and body types, the use of anthropometric data, body measurement devices and techniques, including 3D scanners for the full body and for particular body parts, 4D scanning technology and motion analysis. Additional sections cover testing and the evaluation of fit and anthropometric sizing systems for particular functions, thus reflecting the increasing need for apparel to meet specific needs, such as in swimwear, protective clothing, mobility, intimate apparel, footwear and compression garments. This book will be an essential reference source for apparel designers, manufacturers, retailers and merchandisers. Its detailed information and data will also be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students across clothing technology, product design, fashion and textiles. - Reviews methods and techniques in anthropometry, sizing system development, and applications in clothing design - Enables users to understand and utilize detailed anthropometric data - Covers sizing and fit for particular uses, including protective clothing, compression garments, intimate apparel and footwear


Apparel Production Terms and Processes

Apparel Production Terms and Processes

Author: Janace E. Bubonia

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1501315579

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The highly illustrated Apparel Production Terms and Processes follows the product life cycle from concept through completion. The new edition takes a global perspective with expanded coverage of sizing standards and fit information to complete the scope of the apparel production process.