Shoben Fashion Media
Books
Books suitable for students and teachers written by Dr Martin Shoben and colleagues.
These essential manuals are used as standard textbooks in Colleges worldwide.
Browse
our range of books below:
Pattern Cutting & Making Up £23.99
The Professional Approach
Written by Martin Shoben and Janet Ward. Both of whom are
pattern cutters/designers and fashion consultants to the industry, with over forty
years of pattern cutting experience.
Illustrated with clear, precise, fully annotated
diagrams, this book covers every aspect of Pattern Cutting and Making Up. Every construction
stage is clearly outlined; pattern cutting, toile making, cutting out in fabric,
preparing of the garment before making and evaluation for style and fit.
Pattern Cutting & Making Up Vol 2n £17.99
by Martin Shoben and Janet Ward ISBN 978-
This book offers a course of practical and theoretical study, related to a variety
of outerwear garment types and fabrics. It is illustrated with clear, annotated diagrams.
Topics
in the book include measurement taking and basic block construction, making up general
information, pockets, fastenings and closures, linings, hoods and trench coats plus
the secrets of engineered collars and sleeves.
A DVD entitled The Art of Jacket Pattern Cutting complements and illustrates this book. See the DVD section.
The Art of Dress Modelling £15.99
Shape
within Shape ISBN 978-
by Lily
Silberberg and Martin Shoben.
Lily Silberberg is recognised as the UK's most highly regarded toilist.
The Art of
Dress Modelling offers designers and students a wide ranging selection of clothes
that are best produced by modelling on to a dress stand. Bridal dresses and their
embellishment is covered within this book.
A DVD entitled The Art of Dress Modelling
complements and illustrates this book. See the DVD section.
Grading for the Fashion Industry £19.99
(The Theory and Practice) ISBN 978-
3rd Edition Nov 2004 Revised
With additional info on Stretch Fabrics, Batch sizing and more Casual styles.
A practical
reference book for students, teachers and professionals. This book deals with grading
and sizing. It provides a comprehensive system of grading which incorporates all
the essential size, style and balance increments and techniques of adjusting garment
lengths and style features.
Staged diagrams and easy clear dialogue make this book
easy to use.
The Essential Shirt Workbook £19.99
by Martin Shoben and Clive Hallett ISBN 978-
this workbook has over 200 designs, ideas for fashion and classic shirts plus pattern cutting, sewing and presentation techniques.
