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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear.
List of contents
Introduction 4
Pattern cutting and design 5
Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 6
Chapter 1 Sizing, standard body measurements and constructing block patterns 7
Chapter 2 From block to pattern 15
PART ONE: FORM CUTTING
(Cutting to create shape for the female figure)
Chapter 3 Fitted skirt blocks and adaptations 23
Chapter 4 Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations 43
Chapter 5 The basic body blocks (with bust darts) 61
Chapter 6 Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks - the bust dart 83
Chapter 7 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses and lingerie 97
Chapter 8 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: jackets and coats 111
PART TWO: BASIC PATTERN CUTTING PROCESSES
Chapter 9 Sleeve adaptations 123
Chapter 10 Constructing openings and collars 147
PART THREE: FLAT CUTTING
(Cutting flat shapes for easy fitting casual and jersey garments)
Chapter 11 Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics) 165
Chapter 12 Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) 185
Chapter 13 Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics) 199
PART FOUR: SIZE AND FIT
Chapter 14 Basic grading techniques 207
Chapter 15 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures 213
PART FIVE: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
Chapter 16 Computer-generated design and pattern making 227
Chapter Index 245
About the author
Winifred Aldrich is a leading authority on pattern cutting and the author of six fashion titles. Winifred was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University and a practicing fashion designer. She continues to research pattern design practices.
Summary
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear.
