: This installment covers creative dart manipulation, frills, flounces, and complex sleeve and collar designs. It bridges basic block drafting with high-fashion experimentation.
Visual and pedagogical design
has released free digital copies of out-of-print exhibition catalogues, such as Haute Couture
by Richard Martin and Harold Koda: Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this exhibition catalog offers insights into the craftsmanship and construction of historical couture masterpieces. Core Techniques in Haute Couture Patternmaking
Many universities have "Open Educational Resources" (OER). While you cannot download the entire textbook, you can download "Week 4: Haute Couture Sleeve Drafting" as a standalone PDF.