Working from a small number of body measurements, fashion designers can create any garment imaginable by modifying a set of basic patterns. Aldrich updates this edition with more information on computer-aided design and today's fashionable "flat cutting," which does not use darts in fitting, but makes sure students understand the basic principles of tailoring and of creating patterns from designs. She covers darted bodice blocks and adaptations (including collars and sleeves) and basic fitted blocks for skirts, trousers, dresses, jackets, and coats. She makes sure readers understand the relationship between fabrics and patterns, the tricks behind easy-fitting garments, basic grading techniques, and ways of drafting pattern blocks to fit individual figures. The section on computer aided design includes descriptions of the latest equipment, and she offers an appendix on Aliquot parts. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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