The first five Garment Design Textbooks in the Bunka Fashion Series have been published in English, and are designed to help the student acquire garment-making skills and a general knowledge regarding clothing, as well as develop the student’s creativity and sense of aesthetics. Volume 4, Jackets & Vests, is designed for beginners and looks at the history of these two garments, and also provides information related to garment names and designs.

Blouse: Blouse types designs and fabrics; blouses designs and pattern drafting; methods of basting, fitting and pattern adjustment, sewing methods; sewing individual parts. Dresses: Dressed types, designs and fabrics; dress designs and pattern drafting; method of basting, fitting and pattern adjustment; sewing methods; sewing of individual parts.