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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wearwas 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.

Dr Winifred Aldrich was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University. She has also written two books specifically to enable students to extend their knowledge of fabrics and tailored garment cutting: Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting and Pattern Cutting for Tailored Jackets. Her other books include: Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear and Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear.

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
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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear

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