Description
Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three majorimprovements. First, the sections have been re-organised to reflect changes in producing and marketing children's clothes.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 4
Introduction 5
Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children’s wear 6
The growth of children and adolescents 8
Tools and equipment for making patterns 10
Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 11
Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Babywear (birth–2 years)
Chapter 2 Specifi c babywear blocks 23
Chapter 3 Specifi c babywear adaptations 31
Part Two: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Basic Garments (1–14 years)
Chapter 4 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 39
Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls 57
Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys 69
Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys 79
Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls 87
Part Three: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes (birth–14 years)
Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves 95
Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods 109
Part Four: ‘Form ‘ Cutting – Schoolwear and Formal Wear (3–14 years)
Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear 121
Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear 149
Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls’ formal wear 165
Part Five: ‘Form’ Cutting – Constructing Blocks For Girls With Developing Figures (11–14 years)
Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts 175
Part Six: Grading Patterns (birth–14 years)
Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children’s wear 187
Appendix: Aliquot parts 201
Glossary 202
Supplementary body measurements 203
Bibliography and further reading 206
Chapter index 207
