Metric Pattern Cutting, 4th Edition

by Winifred Aldrich (The Nottingham Trent University)

• ISBN13: 9781405102780
• ISBN10: 1405102780
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Blackwell Publishing/Iowa State Press

Summary

Since the first edition of Metric Pattern Cutting was published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introduction to flat pattern cutting, it has become the established textbook on the subject. The fourth edition continues to offer an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments. The original blocks and many of the pattern adaptations have therefore been retained. However, the great expansion of casual wear, cut in jersey or stretch fabrics, has led to the growth of 'flat cutting' with no darting to create the shape and this edition devotes a whole section to this type of cutting. The sections on computer-aided design and grading have been updated. The size charts of body measurements have been revised, reflecting the changing shape of women's bodies. Also available from Blackwell Publishing Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear Third Edition Winifred Aldrich 0 632 05265 1 Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear Third Edition Winifred Aldrich 0 632 04113 7 Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets Winifred Aldrich 0 632 05467 0 Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting Winifred Aldrich 0 632 03917 5 Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear Second Edition Ann Haggar 1 405 11858 X Fashion Source Book Kathryn McKelvey 0 632 03993 0 Illustrating Fashion Kathryn McKelvey and Janine Munslow 0 632 04024 6 http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/aldrich.doc

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(1)
Pattern Cutting and Design	5	(1)
Fabrics	6	(1)
Part One: Classic Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure)
The Basic Darted Bodice Blocks	7	(22)
From Block to Pattern	29	(6)
Basic Adaptations of the Bodice Blocks	35	(12)
Sleeve Adaptations	47	(20)
Constructing Collars	67	(10)
The Basic Fitted Skirt Block and Adaptations	77	(20)
Fitted Trouser Blocks and Adaptations	97	(10)
Complex Adaptations of the Bodice Blocks: Dresses---Jackets---Coats	107	(20)
Part Two: Flat Cutting (Cutting flat shapes for casual and jersey garments)
Easy Fitting Garments (woven fabrics)	127	(16)
Easy Fitting Garments (jersey and knitted fabrics)	143	(12)
Close Fitting Garments (stretch and jersey fabrics)	155	(8)
Part Three: Size and Fit
Basic Grading Techniques	163	(6)
Drafting Blocks and Fitting for Individual Figures	169	(14)
Part Four: Computer-Aided Design
Computer-Generated Design and Pattern Making	183	(14)
Appendix	197	(2)
Chapter Index	199