Hundreds of stylish illustrations and clear, concise instructions are used to illustrate this flexible system of pattern cutting, offering both students and designers the means to achieve original, well-cut designs. The children's clothing market has changed remarkably during the last decade, and this standard work has been revised to reflect new developments, including the increasing importance of the teenage customer.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. 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.

About the Author

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.