Master the craft of garment cutting with a time-tested, practical approach.
This edition enhances the classic guide with many new ideas, clearer methods, and more flexible drafting that suits both students and seasoned cutters. It offers step-by-step measurement techniques, pattern drafting, and illustrated diagrams to help you achieve a balanced, well-fitting result.
The book presents practical, hands-on instruction that focuses on core skills you can apply today. It covers how to take and convert measurements, draft patterns from those measures, and adjust for different styles and figures, all in plain language.
- Step-by-step measurement methods that work over a vest or coat
- Clear drafting instructions with diagrams to guide each step
- Techniques for balancing the back, sleeve, and front to improve fit
- Guidance on adjusting for different styles and body types
Ideal for readers who want reliable, actionable guidance in pattern cutting and garment construction.