Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear (Hardcover, 5 ed)

Introduction.

Design and pattern cutting for menswear.

Tools and equipment for constructing patterns.

Aliquot parts.

Glossary.

Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks.

PART ONE: ‘FLAT’ CUTTING.

Chapter 2 The ‘flat’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics.

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 AND CASUAL 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 individual figures.

PART FIVE: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD).

Chapter 14 Computer generated design and pattern making.

Chapter index.