Leather fashion design / Francesca Sterlacci.

Includes index.

Annotation Leather Fashion Design is a practical introduction for students explaining how to make garments from leather, suede and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-cutting, sewing techniques and finishing. The final chapter includes working with leather-like materials including ultrasuede and faux patent leather. Beautifully illustrated with examples of leather apparel at its finest, as well as with clear step-by-step illustrations of how to make various types of garment, it also has a comprehensive resources section listing relevant organizations, publications and other information. It begins with a showcase of leather design produced throughout the 20th century.

Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Leather; Introduction; Leather and the fashion industry today; Leather through the ages; The twentieth century; The twenty-first century; Chapter 2: The tanning process; What tanning does; The major leather manufacturing steps; Storing skins for later use; Sorting and selecting skins; Neutralizing; Preparations for dyeing; Dyeing the skins; Staking; Finishing touches; Grading the skins; Spray treatments; Decorative techniques; Chapter 3: The design process; Design inspiration; Organizing and planning your collection.

Designing and merchandising your collectionThe remaining steps in the design process; Chapter 4: Planning; Hand; Weight; Skin size; Skin characteristics; Planning your design; Chapter 5: Creating a design/spec sheet; Using a design/spec sheet; Chapter 6: Sorting, shading, and cutting; Sorting and shading; Cutting; Storing skins; Cutting tips; Chapter 7: Putting your leather garment together; Stitching; Gluing; Pressing; Chapter 8: Linings and reinforcements; Linings; Underlinings; Interlinings and fillers; Interfacing; Seam reinforcements; Chapter 9: Seam finishes; Seam options.

Chapter 10: Sewing a shirtConstructing a shirt; Chapter 11: Sewing a pair of pants; Constructing a pair of pants; Chapter 12: Sewing a jacket; Constructing a jacket; Chapter 13: Leather defects; Basics; The importance of independent testing; How to identify and solve key quality control problems; Chapter 14: Faux leather; Faux suede, faux grain, and faux patent leather; Construction techniques; Resources; Tips for proper leather garment care; Directory; Glossary; Further reading; Index; Credits and acknowledgments.

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