Winifred Aldrich is a leading authority on pattern cutting and the author of six fashion titles. Winifred was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University and a practicing fashion designer. She continues to research pattern design practices.

• Introduction 4Pattern cutting and design 5Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 6Chapter 1 Sizing, standard body measurements and constructing block patterns 7Chapter 2 From block to pattern 15Part One: Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure)Chapter 3 Fitted skirt blocks and adaptations 23Chapter 4 Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations 43Chapter 5 The basic body blocks (with bust darts) 61Chapter 6 Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks – the bust dart 83Chapter 7 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses and lingerie 97Chapter 8 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: jackets and coats 111Part Two: Basic Pattern Cutting ProcessesChapter 9 Sleeve adaptations 123Chapter 10 Constructing openings and collars 147Part Three: Flat Cutting (Cutting flat shapes for easy fitting casual and jersey garments)Chapter 11 Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics) 165Chapter 12 Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) 185Chapter 13 Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics) 199Part Four: Size and FitChapter 14 Basic grading techniques 207Chapter 15 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures 213Part Five: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Chapter 16 Computer-generated design and pattern making 227Chapter Index 245

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Winifred Aldrich is a leading authority on pattern cutting and the author of six fashion titles. Winifred was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University and a practicing fashion designer. She continues to research pattern design practices.

• Introduction 4Pattern cutting and design 5Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 6Chapter 1 Sizing, standard body measurements and constructing block patterns 7Chapter 2 From block to pattern 15Part One: Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure)Chapter 3 Fitted skirt blocks and adaptations 23Chapter 4 Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations 43Chapter 5 The basic body blocks (with bust darts) 61Chapter 6 Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks – the bust dart 83Chapter 7 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses and lingerie 97Chapter 8 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: jackets and coats 111Part Two: Basic Pattern Cutting ProcessesChapter 9 Sleeve adaptations 123Chapter 10 Constructing openings and collars 147Part Three: Flat Cutting (Cutting flat shapes for easy fitting casual and jersey garments)Chapter 11 Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics) 165Chapter 12 Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) 185Chapter 13 Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics) 199Part Four: Size and FitChapter 14 Basic grading techniques 207Chapter 15 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures 213Part Five: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Chapter 16 Computer-generated design and pattern making 227Chapter Index 245

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Winifred Aldrich is a leading authority on pattern cutting and the author of six fashion titles. Winifred was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University and a practicing fashion designer. She continues to research pattern design practices.

• Introduction 4Pattern cutting and design 5Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 6Chapter 1 Sizing, standard body measurements and constructing block patterns 7Chapter 2 From block to pattern 15Part One: Form Cutting (Cutting to create shape for the female figure)Chapter 3 Fitted skirt blocks and adaptations 23Chapter 4 Fitted trouser blocks and adaptations 43Chapter 5 The basic body blocks (with bust darts) 61Chapter 6 Basic adaptations of the bodice blocks – the bust dart 83Chapter 7 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: dresses and lingerie 97Chapter 8 Complex adaptations of the bodice blocks: jackets and coats 111Part Two: Basic Pattern Cutting ProcessesChapter 9 Sleeve adaptations 123Chapter 10 Constructing openings and collars 147Part Three: Flat Cutting (Cutting flat shapes for easy fitting casual and jersey garments)Chapter 11 Easy fitting garments (woven fabrics) 165Chapter 12 Basic and easy fitting garments (jersey and knitted fabrics) 185Chapter 13 Close fitting garments (stretch and jersey fabrics) 199Part Four: Size and FitChapter 14 Basic grading techniques 207Chapter 15 Drafting blocks and fitting for individual figures 213Part Five: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Chapter 16 Computer-generated design and pattern making 227Chapter Index 245

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