Beschreibung
InhaltsangabeAcknowledgements. Introduction. Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children's wear. The growth of children and adolescents. Tools and equipment for making patterns. Chapter 1 The basic principles - sizing - using the blocks. PART ONE: 'FLAT' CUTTING - BABYWEAR (birth-2 years). Chapter 2 Specific babywear blocks. Chapter 3 Specific babywear adaptations. PART TWO: 'FLAT' CUTTING - BASIC GARMENTS (1-14 years). Chapter 4 The 'flat' blocks - woven and jersey fabrics. Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls. Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys. Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys. Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls. PART THREE: STANDARD PATTERN CUTTING PROCESSES (birth-14 years). Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves. Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods. PART FOUR: 'FORM ' CUTTING - SCHOOLWEAR AND FORMAL WEAR (3-14 years). Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear. Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear. Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls' formal wear. PART FIVE: 'FORM' CUTTING - CONSTRUCTING BLOCKS FOR GIRLS WITH DEVELOPING FIGURES (11-14 years). Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts. PART SIX: GRADING PATTERNS (birth-14 years). Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children's wear. Appendix: Aliquot parts. Glossary. Supplementary body measurements. Bibliography and further reading. Chapter index.
Autorenportrait
Winifred Aldrich is a practising fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and is now working in computer-aided design in her own studio. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.
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