Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear : Including Unisex Clothes and Computer Aided Design

by Winifred Aldrich (The Nottingham Trent University)

• ISBN13: 9781405131414
• ISBN10: 1405131411
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Since the first edition was published in 1980, Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject and has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students and a reference source for the practising designer.In this fourth edition, the chapter on computer aided design has been rewritten and extended to reflect the growing importance of CAD to the industry and as a part of fashion and design courses. The rest of the book has been updated where necessary: in particular, new blocks for tailored shirts, new details on how to adapt men's blocks for women's wear, and a revision of sizing and labelling information.The AuthorWinifred Aldrich is a practising designer who was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at The Nottingham Trent University. She has written six books including Metric Pattern Cutting, Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear, Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting and Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets.Also available from Blackwell PublishingMetric Pattern CuttingWinifred AldrichFourth EditionISBN-10: 1 405 10278 0ISBN-13: 978 1405 10278 0Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and BabywearWinifred AldrichThird EditionISBN-10: 0 632 05265 1ISBN-13: 978 0632 05265 3Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern CuttingWinifred AldrichISBN-10: 0 632 03917 5ISBN-13: 978 0632 03917 3Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored JacketsWinifred AldrichISBN-10: 0 632 05467 0ISBN-13: 978 0632 05467 1Fashion Source BookKathryn McKelveyISBN-10: 0 632 03993 0ISBN-13: 978 0632 03993 7Illustrating FashionKathryn McKelvey and Janine MunslowISBN-10: 0632040246ISBN-13: 978 0632 04024 7Fashion DesignKathryn McKelvey and Janine MunslowISBN-10: 0 632 05599 5ISBN-13: 978 0632 05599 9

Author Biography

Winifred Aldrich was formerly Professor Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University. She has written six books including Metric Pattern Cutting and Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear.

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(1)
Design for Menswear	4	(2)
Tools and Equipment for Making Patterns	6	(1)
The Basic Principles and Sizing	7	(8)
SECTION ONE: CLASSIC GARMENT CUTTING
The Basic Blocks--Classics	15	(22)
The Sleeve	37	(14)
Front Openings -- Collars -- Revers	51	(14)
Adaptations of the Classic Basic Blocks	65	(12)
Trousers	77	(12)
Classic Suits	89	(12)
SECTION TWO: `FLAT' GARMENT CUTTING (UNISEX)
The `Flat' Blocks (Unisex)	101	(6)
Leisurewear and Sportswear	107	(12)
Weatherwear and Workwear	119	(14)
Nightwear	133	(6)
SECTION THREE
Adapting the Blocks for Individual Figures	139	(8)
Adapting the Men's Blocks for Women's Wear	147	(4)
Grading	151	(6)
Computer Aided Design	157	(17)
Chapter Index	174