This fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three majorimprovements. First, the sections have been re–organised to reflect changes in producing and marketing children’s clothes. Today’s popularity of easy–fitting styles and knitted fabrics means that basic ‘flat’ pattern cutting is used to construct the majority of children’s wear and babywear and this type of cutting is therefore emphasised in this new edition. Shaped blocks and garments, cut to fit the body form, are still included, and are placed in chapters covering some school uniform garments or more expensive fashion or formal clothes. The book now clearly separates the sections useful to student beginners (Parts One, Two and Three), and also offers more advanced or specialist sections for students who wish to pursue a career in children’s wear or for designers working in the different manufacturing sectors of the trade. The second change in this fourth edition is the introduction of colour coding to the sections; this makes it easier to identify specific processes in the book and enhances the illustrations. Finally, the size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing. The clear division of the boys’ and girls’ measurements in the charts has been in response to the way clothes are marketed and to co–ordinate with European size charts. ‘Plus’ charts for heavier children have also been added.
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Hundreds of stylish illustrations and clear, concise instructions are used to illustrate this flexible system of pattern cutting, offering both students and designers the means to achieve original, well–cut designs. The children′s clothing market has changed remarkably during the last decade, and this standard work has been revised to reflect new developments, including the increasing importance of the teenage customer. This fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children′s Wear and Babywear now uses colour to differentiate the main groups of patterns and with its tried and tested layout is an essential purchase for students of fashion and design.
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Winifred Aldrich is a practising fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and is now working in computer–aided design in her own studio. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.
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By S. Jonas
Format:Hardcover
She's the best when it comes to pattern cutting, I rely on all her books and this, like all of her books, is both clear and comprehensive, if you know even the basics of pattern cutting, this will take you to the next level. Shame the drawings have really creepy eyes!
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By Nutty Meg
Format:Hardcover
When I first signed up for a 3 year full time course in fashion design, Winifred Aldrich's book, Metric Pattern Cutting for Women, was the book we were given from the university to help us tackle the difficult and complicated task of figuring out Pattern Drafting. And what a good choice they made! Thereafter, I have worked with many of Winifred's books, one of them being Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear. I have tried some other pattern drafting books not of Winifreds... but I always come back here. After graduating my studies and having worked as a designer for some years, I still always refer back to Winifred's books whenever any questions arise. The drawings in the book are a little, let's stay stiff, but are however very clear and the point is made. Good luck and have fun!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I'm really pleased with this book. Who would have thought pattern drafting was so straightforward? I got the book as I wanted to make some school dresses for my daughter and just couldn't find a pattern that was quite right. With a ruler, pencil and paper (oh and tracing paper is helpful) drafting your own patterns is quite simple. Once you've drafted the basic blocks then making any other pattern is just a few more steps. A really useful book so much so I'm thinking of getting the one for Womenswear.
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pattern drafting
Well written. I've drafted a few blocks out now for my girls and the clothes I have sewn from them have worked out well.
Published 1 month ago by Jacqui Cartner
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Exactly what I was looking for.
This book has all of the measurements and info was I after to create and adapt blocks for a small collection of children's clothing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Marie A. Galvin
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Bought for my wife
I bought this for my wife and she loves it. She finds it invaluable when making patterns for her clothes.
Published 3 months ago by Jiant
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I can't work without it
I made my daughter christening dress thanks to this book....
The pattern construction does not sometimes match the adequate pictures, but if you're clever enough, you will... Read more
The pattern construction does not sometimes match the adequate pictures, but if you're clever enough, you will... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A
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The best pattern cutting book ever.
Winifred Aldrich's pattern cutting books are a pattern cutters bible. Follow her instructions step by step and you have basic blocks from which to create any design, in flat... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ellen Dear
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A "must have" book
If you are a creativ and want to make your own pattern, this is a brillinat book. I have searched for years to find this book. I also have the one for women.
Published 19 months ago by Simon William Woodhouse
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I did a 3 year diploma in fashion design TWENTY years ago and the book we used was Metric Pattern cutting. I still use that book to this day as well as the menswear edition. Read more
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