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1 online resource (217 pages) |
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Contents; Introduction; Pattern cutting and design; Fabrics; Tools and equipment for making patterns; PART ONE: CLASSIC FORM CUTTING; 1: The basic darted bodice blocks; 2: From block to pattern; 3: Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks; 4: Sleeve adaptations; 5: Constructing collars; 6: The basic fitted skirt block and adaptations; 7: Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations; 8: Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses, jackets, coats; PART TWO: FLAT CUTTING; 9: Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics); 10: Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) |
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11: Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics)PART THREE: SIZE AND FIT; 12: Basic grading techniques; 13 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures; PART FOUR: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD); 14: Computer generated design and pattern making; Appendix: Aliquot parts; Chapter index |
| Summary |
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 desig |
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Print version record |
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Dressmaking -- Pattern design.
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Dressmaking -- Pattern design
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Mönsterkonstruktion.
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Klädsömnad -- mönster.
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Kvinnokläder.
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Tillskärning -- konfektion och skrädderi.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781444309294 |
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1444309293 |
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