Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear

Name: Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
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ISBN: 9781405175678

ISBN-10: 1405175672

ISBN-13: 9781405175678

Edition: 5th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Winifred Aldrich

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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear was first published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. This fifth edition now in full colour uses a tried and tested layout with clear text and diagrams, making it an essential purchase for all students of fashion and design.

Book details

List price: $56.99
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/7/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

Winifred Aldrich is a practising designer who was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at The Nottingham Trent University. She has written six books including #60;i#62;Metric Pattern Cutting, Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear, Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting#60;/i#62; and #60;i#62;Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets#60;/i#62;.



Introduction


Pattern cutting and design


Fabrics



Classic Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure) - The basic darted bodice blocks


From block to pattern


Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks


Sleeve adaptations


Constructing collars


The basic fitted skirt block and adaptations


Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations


Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses-jackets-coats


Part 2


Easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics)


Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics)



Size and Fit - Basic grading techniques


Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures



Computer Aided Design - Computer generated design and pattern making


Index