Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear by Winifred Aldrich: Used

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Book Title
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
Publication Date
2015-02-20
Edition Number
6
ISBN
9781444335057
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1444335057
ISBN-13
9781444335057
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209736000

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Type
Textbook
Author
Winifred Aldrich
Subject Area
Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
6
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
646.4072
Table Of Content
Introduction 4 Pattern cutting and design 5 Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 6 Chapter 1 Sizing, standard body measurements and constructing block patterns 7 Chapter 2 From block to pattern 15 Part One: Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure) Chapter 3 Fitted skirt blocks and adaptations 23 Chapter 4 Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations 43 Chapter 5 The basic body blocks (with bust darts) 61 Chapter 6 Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks - the bust dart 83 Chapter 7 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses and lingerie 97 Chapter 8 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: jackets and coats 111 Part Two: Basic Pattern Cutting Processes Chapter 9 Sleeve adaptations 123 Chapter 10 Constructing openings and collars 147 Part Three: Flat Cutting (Cutting flat shapes for easy fitting casual and jersey garments) Chapter 11 Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics) 165 Chapter 12 Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) 185 Chapter 13 Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics) 199 Part Four: Size and Fit Chapter 14 Basic grading techniques 207 Chapter 15 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures 213 Part Five: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Chapter 16 Computer-generated design and pattern making 227 Chapter Index 245
Synopsis
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams. This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style., Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear 6th Edition Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams. This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style. ALSO AVAILABLE Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear 5th Edition 9781405182935 Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear 4th Edition 9781405182928 Fabrics and Pattern Cutting 9781119967170 Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets 9780632054671, Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear.
LC Classification Number
TT520

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