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. The fifth edition continues to offer an introduction to the principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments. 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.
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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear , first published in 1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. This fifth edition continues to offer an introduction to the principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments. New for this edition is the inclusion of colour to help students recognize the different sections of the book and to enhance the garment illustrations? Colour illustrations also offer a new dimension to the updated material on computer–aided design and the CAD chapter now provides students with a clear guide to the technology. The size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing, the co–ordination with European size charts and to the way that clothes are now marketed to different sectors. The great expansion of casual wear has led to the growth of ′flat cutting′ with no darting, and the section devoted to this type of cutting has been further expanded. This best–selling textbook with its tried–and–tested presentation of authoritative text and clear diagrams remains the essential purchase for students of fashion and design.
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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.
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By nitoda
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Using this book I was able to cut myself a pattern for a pair of stretch denim shorts to fit my shape. This was only my second foray into pattern cutting, the first being by adaptation of a basic pattern, (Betty Foster), but by carefully following instructions I was able to create the paper pattern, and make the garment to fit me. This book contains instructions for creating patterns for just about every conceivable womenswear garment you'd want to make, with the exception of lingerie. It includes instructions for using stretch and jersey fabrics as well as the more traditional woven fabrics. I wouldn't be without this book. I would recommend it to anyone who has experience of dressmaking and pattern adaptation but wants to branch out into creating their own patterns. It isn't so suitable if you don't have any experience as it *is* a technical book and it does look daunting on first opening because of all the detail inside. I'm currently doing some courses in simple pattern cutting and my tutor uses this book, though she does suggest trying blocks from different books as they do vary and it's important to find a block that suits your own figure if you're using it for personal garment construction. I intend to use this book over and over and over again. Your local public library or college library will probably have copies if you want to borrow before you buy!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Maggie
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I originally bought this book in 1982 and have used it loads.
I'm not an average size and shape so got fed up of trying to alter comercial patters to fit. It takes a bit of patience, trial and error, lots of paper and material to make mock ups, to eventually understand exactly how to construct patterns for real people. The book in essence is still aimed at comercial designers. An additional chapter on how to adjust the basic blocks for individuals would be useful. I have a small back in comparison to my front and I am deep as oppsed to wide. I draw lines down my side and take measurements seperately for back and front and use those to draft the front and back seperately as opposed to using the full bust, waist and hip measurements as in the book. I bought this new edition for my daughter and will be borrowing it back as it has some very useful additional chapters to my original.
You do need some experience of garment construction to use this book as there are no instructions on how to make up the garment, or else you need someone who is familiar with pattern drafting and construction as a "phone a friend".
You will be amazed how much better you look in clothes that are made specifically to fit you.
I'm not an average size and shape so got fed up of trying to alter comercial patters to fit. It takes a bit of patience, trial and error, lots of paper and material to make mock ups, to eventually understand exactly how to construct patterns for real people. The book in essence is still aimed at comercial designers. An additional chapter on how to adjust the basic blocks for individuals would be useful. I have a small back in comparison to my front and I am deep as oppsed to wide. I draw lines down my side and take measurements seperately for back and front and use those to draft the front and back seperately as opposed to using the full bust, waist and hip measurements as in the book. I bought this new edition for my daughter and will be borrowing it back as it has some very useful additional chapters to my original.
You do need some experience of garment construction to use this book as there are no instructions on how to make up the garment, or else you need someone who is familiar with pattern drafting and construction as a "phone a friend".
You will be amazed how much better you look in clothes that are made specifically to fit you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This was recommended to us by our fashion teacher. It's a very good and useful book to have if you are studying fashion or just interested in making garments. Though I wouldn't recommend it to an amateur as it can get quite technical.
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make your own patterns
need to know what you are doing to use this book, but recommended by my City and Guilds tutor. Pretty clear instructions.
Published 24 days ago by Karen Louise
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I'm a fashion student at degree level and found it hard to get to grips with patterncutting in general, at first i hated this bok but as my knowledge grew in pattercutting i found... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Faye donald
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Winfred Aldrech metric pattern cutting
This is my second winifred aldrich book, i lent my other one out and never gor it back. It is a very good book, but would love a manufacturing book to go along side it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jacquie blackwood
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the book is very good, it has a a lot of useful information , but i find it too expensive
Published 1 month ago by Katleen
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Definitely recommend, a must have
I would recommend this book to anyone; I have intermediate pattern cutting skills and was a bit worried at the book perhaps being too complex for me, however it was really simple... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SA
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A guide to pattern cutting practice and independent design
I use this book everyday to create basic patterns that seem interesting and then adapt them to my own designs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by De "Fashionista"
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could be much more user friendly
A lot of people have rated this book very highly. It may indeed result in a successful fit. However, this assumes you can work your way through the densely packed cramped text with... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rmusic1
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Essential for any student of pattern cutting
I am a pattern cutter and have had this book since my student days. I bought this recent version for my daughter who is studying fashion at the moment. Read more
Published 2 months ago by scooby
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Great reference book!
Lovely little book, which will help and inspire anyone that loves constructing clothes. I bought this book as my Uni teacher often refers to it in lessons. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rebecca Latimer
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This is a recommended course book
I bought this because it is a part of the taught course I am following, and is used extensively in class. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Morgana le Fey
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