An introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting, this practical book shows students how to interpret the human form and look at clothing through the eyes of a designer rather than a consumer. As well as explaining the proportions of human anatomy, the book introduces key tools and then takes the reader from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Finally, the book looks at the work of fashion designers who are masters of pattern cutting, such as Comme des Garçons, John Galliano, Yohji Yamamoto and Issey Miyake. With photographs of final and dissected garments, along with CAD/CAM diagrams to explain how those pieces were cut, the book will gradually build an understanding of pattern cutting, and enable students to experiment and create exciting patterns for their own designs.
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Dennic Chunman Lo is Director of the Creative Pattern Cutting course at London College of Fashion. He has his own fashion label, Lo and Cabon.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Sewitsa
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As a lecturer in Fashion design and Pattern Cutting, I have collected many books over the years but this caught my eye as a possible for students starting pattern cutting and wanting a reference book to use at home.
When it arrived I thought I'd take a quick look at it and have a more in depth read later but it's such an "easy read" I ended up going from cover to cover in about an hour!!
I shall certainly be recommending it to students in the future as it complements our other book; - "Designing Patterns - A Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting (Fashion & Design)", perfectly!! 5 out of 5!! :D
When it arrived I thought I'd take a quick look at it and have a more in depth read later but it's such an "easy read" I ended up going from cover to cover in about an hour!!
I shall certainly be recommending it to students in the future as it complements our other book; - "Designing Patterns - A Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting (Fashion & Design)", perfectly!! 5 out of 5!! :D
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By E.Powell
Format:Paperback
This is a great read, with clear drawings and photographs. It shows the place of pattern cutting in the fashion industry, explaining principles and limitations of the flat pattern draft method. Construction of basic blocks (bodice, skirt, sleeve, dress, and trousers) is described in detail, moving on to a chapter titled 'Creating Patterns and Toiles' where it's a bonus that an example shown is a 2009 Betty Jackson skirt - like getting a free pattern! Then 'Converting Blocks to Designs' explains dart manipulation, fullness, collars, openings, and converting a bodice to a jacket block. 'Inspirational Pattern Cutting' shows the development of six of the author's designs. Other topics covered are the tools needed and new pattern cutting technology.
This is a very stylish book with a very current look. It is not a comprehensive pattern drafting guide, but it is inspiring, and contains enough to get a beginner started, or a 'returner' experimenting with new concepts.
Sewing only for myself, I am clearly not the target audience for this book, which is written for fashion students. Home sewers should be aware that personal fitting is barely touched on, and commercial patterns for home sewing get no mention. I would still recommend it to anyone interested in pattern cutting.
This is a very stylish book with a very current look. It is not a comprehensive pattern drafting guide, but it is inspiring, and contains enough to get a beginner started, or a 'returner' experimenting with new concepts.
Sewing only for myself, I am clearly not the target audience for this book, which is written for fashion students. Home sewers should be aware that personal fitting is barely touched on, and commercial patterns for home sewing get no mention. I would still recommend it to anyone interested in pattern cutting.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By TS
Format:Paperback
Really like the look and style of the book, it's very modern and stylish. Definitely keeps up your motivation and not boring at all. Pictures are good and the basic principles are repeated/highlighted, so very clear in that sense.
There aren't any major things missing, fully satisfied with the book, however I'm not sure if all the small details are 100% correct, so sometimes a bit confusing, but nothing major. A very very good book for a beginner like myself because it's very visual (or for a professional as well I might assume). RECOMMEND.
There aren't any major things missing, fully satisfied with the book, however I'm not sure if all the small details are 100% correct, so sometimes a bit confusing, but nothing major. A very very good book for a beginner like myself because it's very visual (or for a professional as well I might assume). RECOMMEND.
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Very good book!
Have a lot of different methods and nice illustrations to show how you do your own garment. People should by this book.
Published 6 days ago by Nynne Kunde
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clear instructions
Everything is well explained in this book, with cutting principles explained in each section - not just instructions. I found it really helpful. Read more
Published 1 month ago by miranda
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Reccommend item
After undertaking a pattermaking course last year this was one of the books that was reccommend to the course members. I have not been dissapointed by it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs M J Trundle
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I enjoyed it
It has some good idea's but they are simple it you have a deep understanding of patten cutting and making. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hamad
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So so
It is ok but not greate. I had hoped for at bit more usefull book. Buy it i you do not have one
Published 2 months ago by Missemor63
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Pattern cutting
Exellent, Lovely book. Very easy to follow photo guides to basic pattern cutting. Good for beginers or as a refresher.
Published 4 months ago by Beverly Burrowes
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Pattern Cutting (Portfolio Skills) i
Pattern Cutting (Portfolio Skills) is an an interesting pattern cutters manual. It's inspired me to take out the pattern makers equipment and start creating designs again!
Published 4 months ago by Ruth O'Sullivan
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Patterncutting made less hard
Bought this book after reading another on-line review as a guide to making my own patterns. It is less dry than other books I have read but I still found it only made sense to me... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Iwannabemargo
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Pattern Making book
I couldn't decided between this book and the women's metric pattern book. I found this interesting and informative, It includes information on how to move darts, about fastenings,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by mildred77
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Straight Forward, Informative and Interesting
I'm a student, and not even a fashion student - just somebody with an interest in making and designing clothes. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tania
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