Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Design and pattern cutting for menswear 6

Tools and equipment for constructing patterns 7

Aliquot parts 8

Glossary 8

Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 9

Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting

Chapter 2 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 19

Chapter 3 Leisurewear, weatherwear and sportswear 27

Chapter 4 Workwear 47

Chapter 5 Basic nightwear 57

Part Two: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes

Chapter 6 Constructing sleeves 63

Chapter 7 Constructing openings and collars 79

Part Three: ‘Form’ Cutting – Classic and Casual Menswear

Chapter 8 Classic suit jackets 97

Chapter 9 Classic and casual trousers 109

Chapter 10 Classic and casual shirts 119

Chapter 11 Classic and casual overgarments 129

Part Four: Sizing and Fit

Chapter 12 Basic grading techniques 155

Chapter 13 Drafting and adapting the blocks for individual fi gures 163

Part Five: Computer Aided Design (Cad)

Chapter 14 Computer generated design and pattern making 173

Chapter index 195

About the Author

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.