Winifred Aldrich is a practising fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and is now working in computer-aided design in her own studio. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.

• Acknowledgements 4Introduction 5Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children’s wear 6The growth of children and adolescents 8Tools and equipment for making patterns 10Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 11Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Babywear (birth–2 years)Chapter 2 Specifi c babywear blocks 23Chapter 3 Specifi c babywear adaptations 31Part Two: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Basic Garments (1–14 years)Chapter 4 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 39Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls 57Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys 69Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys 79Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls 87Part Three: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes (birth–14 years)Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves 95Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods 109Part Four: ‘Form ‘ Cutting – Schoolwear and Formal Wear (3–14 years)Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear 121Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear 149Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls’ formal wear 165Part Five: ‘Form’ Cutting – Constructing Blocks For Girls With Developing Figures (11–14 years)Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts 175Part Six: Grading Patterns (birth–14 years)Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children’s wear 187Appendix: Aliquot parts 201Glossary 202Supplementary body measurements 203Bibliography and further reading 206Chapter index 207

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Winifred Aldrich is a practising fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and is now working in computer-aided design in her own studio. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.

• Acknowledgements 4Introduction 5Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children’s wear 6The growth of children and adolescents 8Tools and equipment for making patterns 10Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 11Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Babywear (birth–2 years)Chapter 2 Specifi c babywear blocks 23Chapter 3 Specifi c babywear adaptations 31Part Two: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Basic Garments (1–14 years)Chapter 4 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 39Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls 57Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys 69Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys 79Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls 87Part Three: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes (birth–14 years)Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves 95Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods 109Part Four: ‘Form ‘ Cutting – Schoolwear and Formal Wear (3–14 years)Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear 121Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear 149Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls’ formal wear 165Part Five: ‘Form’ Cutting – Constructing Blocks For Girls With Developing Figures (11–14 years)Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts 175Part Six: Grading Patterns (birth–14 years)Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children’s wear 187Appendix: Aliquot parts 201Glossary 202Supplementary body measurements 203Bibliography and further reading 206Chapter index 207

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Winifred Aldrich is a practising fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and is now working in computer-aided design in her own studio. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.

• Acknowledgements 4Introduction 5Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children’s wear 6The growth of children and adolescents 8Tools and equipment for making patterns 10Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 11Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Babywear (birth–2 years)Chapter 2 Specifi c babywear blocks 23Chapter 3 Specifi c babywear adaptations 31Part Two: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Basic Garments (1–14 years)Chapter 4 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 39Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls 57Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys 69Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys 79Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls 87Part Three: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes (birth–14 years)Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves 95Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods 109Part Four: ‘Form ‘ Cutting – Schoolwear and Formal Wear (3–14 years)Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear 121Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear 149Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls’ formal wear 165Part Five: ‘Form’ Cutting – Constructing Blocks For Girls With Developing Figures (11–14 years)Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts 175Part Six: Grading Patterns (birth–14 years)Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children’s wear 187Appendix: Aliquot parts 201Glossary 202Supplementary body measurements 203Bibliography and further reading 206Chapter index 207

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