Pattern Grading for Women's Clothes
Pattern Grading for Women's Clothes

Author: Gerry Cooklin

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 1991-01-15

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780632022953

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A fully comprehensive and extensively illustrated textbook on pattern grading for women's clothes. The grading system demonstrated is unique in that it can be applied to any rational sizing system rather than being tied to one sizing system only. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of pattern grading and each subject is developed in a logical and integrated fashion.

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear

Author: Winifred Aldrich

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-01-22

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1119028280

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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams. This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style.

Professional Patternmaking for Designers
Professional Patternmaking for Designers

Author: Jack Handford

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781563673221

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Professional Patternmaking for Designers- Women's Wear and Men's Casual Wear offers students and industry professionals detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations for grading pattern pieces for women's and men's apparel.

Concepts of Pattern Grading
Concepts of Pattern Grading

Author: Kathy K. Mullet

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-09-24

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1628922303

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This step-by-step introduction to grading combines the theory of pattern grading with its practical applications. After presenting the x, y orientation to familiarize readers with the concepts of computer grading and using the Cartesian graph, the text takes a holistic approach, integrating anthropometry, size specifications, and grade guides into the grading process for women's garments with emphasis on maintaining fit and style sense. Concepts are also applicable to grading men's and children's patterns. The 3rd Edition is user friendly, with completed grading charts and practice exercises in every chapter. The text has been updated with current sizing and industry classification standards. New to this Edition: - Expanded discussion of computer grading technology including Optitex, Gerber, Lectra, and Tukatech software - 20% new end of chapter exercise questions - More coverage of grading pants with new illustrations - New grading design variations for the skirt back grade, two dart bodice front, bodice with midriff, bodice with yokes, asymmetrical styles, skirts with pockets,and the two-piece sleeve - Added discussion of stack points, full grade and half grade - New Test Bank with terminology testing, t/f, multiple choice, and an answer key

Sewing for Plus Sizes
Sewing for Plus Sizes

Author: Barbara Deckert

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781561582846

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Offers advice on selecting designs, fabrics, and colors, as well as making pattern adjustments and design modifications for sewing for plus and super-size figures.