Metric Pattern Cutting, Third Edition
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0632036125
ISBN13:9780632036127
Release Date:June 1994
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.6" x 10.0"
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Great womens basic patterns fashion design book..
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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!
Love this Pattern Drafting book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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.
Metric Pattern Cutting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I haven't finished reading the whole book, but what I have read has answered questions about pattern making that I needed answered. I have other books but this one has gotten right to questions.
Great book for beginners, but has one fault!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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!
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