Fashion Design Manual

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Pamela Stecker’s Fashion Design Manual is the hardcover reference Australian students and self-taught creatives reach for when they want a concise, visually rich guide to turning ideas into wearable product. Every one of its 294 pages is clean, bright, and free of markings, making this 2003 first edition a pleasure to use or display.

Packed with step-by-step illustrations, the book walks readers through concept development, pattern making, sourcing, costing and presentation—skills that matter whether you’re prepping a portfolio, launching a label, or refreshing your wardrobe. The durable boards and stitched binding have survived student backpacks and studio desks, yet this copy remains square and tight from a smoke-free home.

Ideal for young adults, fashion-business newcomers, and hobby sewists who like professional-level instruction without the classroom price tag. Stecker’s accessible style turns technical content into engaging, actionable advice you’ll return to whenever a garment needs fresh thinking.