This work intends to provide students with different information to create design patterns. It also includes - sketches and designs; DVD in the back of the book; Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27; materials on children's wear and swim wear; Knock offs; Fitting corrections; Design projects; A practical introduction to patternmaking; Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns; dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring; Chapter projects.