Metric Pattern Cutting, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Winifred Aldrich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0632036125 | ISBN-13: 978-0632036127 | Edition: 3

The first major new edition of this bestselling textbook since 1985. Although it remains true to its original concept, introducing the basic principles of pattern cutting, the new edition extends the range and use of blocks. These additions are concentrated in new sections - close fitting body shapes and easy fitting body shapes. The sections on computer grading and computer-aided design and pattern development have been updated to take account of the many changes in practice that have occurred in recent years.

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Metric Pattern Cutting was first published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting.The fourth edition continues to offer an introduction to the basic 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.. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The first major new edition of this bestselling textbook since 1985. Although it remains true to its original concept, introducing the basic principles of pattern cutting, the new edition extends the range and use of blocks. These additions are concentrated in new sections - close fitting body shapes and easy fitting body shapes. The sections on computer grading and computer-aided design and pattern development have been updated to take account of the many

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (June 13, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632036125
• ISBN-13: 978-0632036127
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,759,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love this Pattern Drafting book!, November 29, 2009

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Dintas Gimfil Pikil Joyce "Joyce Gimfil" (Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)

I bought this book having compared it to Helen Joseph Armstrong in the bookstore. I found it less bulky and easier to find patterns and ideas because the layout is more condensed and not spread over 500 pages. The amount of information in there is phenomenal. I have Dorothy Moore's Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking book as well, but I keep coming back to Aldrich! I drafted her skirt pattern and used pattern drafting principles in her book-and the skirt was the most perfectly form fitting 7-gored skirt I have ever made! I plan to get all of her books on Pattern Drafting. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because the diagrams aren't labeled Fig1, Fig2 etc-so sometimes I get confused as to which diagram the instructions refer to. But it is not an insurmountable difficulty.

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners, but has one fault!, June 16, 2003

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This review is from: Metric Pattern Cutting, Third Edition (Hardcover)

this book is great for the novice dressmaker. It provides guidelines for taking accurate body measurements and includes a comprehensive step-by-step guide for drafting patterns for today's modern designs. However, for those of who are totally new to the idea of sewing, you need to buy a book which tells how to piece together the pattern pieces.

Otherwise, it's a great buy!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great womens basic patterns fashion design book.., December 4, 2009

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Eduardo U. Wess (Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)

This is a great womens basic patterns fashion design book for amateurs designers, who wanted not only to explore new ways to create his own clothes but also a start point for study the basics womens patterns to develop a fashion collection.. Absolutely recommendable!