Aldrich Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear

5. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-37205-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 200 Seiten, E-Book

Since the first edition was published in 1980, Metric PatternCutting for Menswear has become established as the standardwork on this subject and has proved invaluable as both a textbookfor students and a reference source for the practisingdesigner.
In this fifth edition, the chapter on computer aided design nowhas full colour illustrations and reflects the growing importanceof CAD to the industry and as a part of fashion and design courses.The rest of the book has been updated where necessary: inparticular, new blocks for tailored shirts, new details on how toadapt men's blocks for women's wear, and a revision ofsizing and labelling information. Colour is now used todifferentiate the main groups of patterns and with its tried andtested layout with clear text and diagrams, Metric PatternCutting for Menswear is an essential purchase for students offashion and design.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Aldrich, Winifred

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Design and pattern cutting for menswear.
Tools and equipment for constructing patterns.
Aliquot parts.
Glossary.
Chapter 1 The basic principles - sizing - using theblocks.
PART ONE: 'FLAT' CUTTING.
Chapter 2 The 'flat' blocks - woven and jerseyfabrics.
Chapter 3 Leisurewear, weatherwear and sportswear.
Chapter 4 Workwear.
Chapter 5 Basic nightwear.
PART TWO: STANDARD PATTERN CUTTING PROCESSES.
Chapter 6 Constructing sleeves.
Chapter 7 Constructing openings and collars.
PART THREE: 'FORM' CUTTING - CLASSIC ANDCASUAL MENSWEAR.
Chapter 8 Classic suit jackets.
Chapter 9 Classic and casual trousers.
Chapter 10 Classic and casual shirts.
Chapter 11 Classic and casual overgarments.
PART FOUR: SIZING AND FIT.
Chapter 12 Basic grading techniques.
Chapter 13 Drafting and adapting the blocks for individualfigures.
PART FIVE: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD).
Chapter 14 Computer generated design and pattern making.
Chapter index.

Über Autor(innen)

Winifred Aldrich is a practising designer who was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at The Nottingham Trent University. She has written six books including Metric Pattern Cutting, Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear, Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting and Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets.