THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DRESS PATTERN CUTTING by Martin Shoben

A 60 page manual with over 200 clear detailed, easy to follow diagrams illustrating ten adaptations of Chart 1: Women's Wear Basic Block Pattern.

This is the third book in the Essential Pattern Cutting Series written to accompany Chart 1. Charts are widely used in the fashion industry, universities and colleges to achieve that all important standard fit, so essential for a professional garment collection.  The guide is aimed at all levels of expertise and provides ideas and techniques on styling and the general pattern cutting approach. In particular, the notes on block construction and figuration will be very useful for those who want to delve deeper into the subject.

© 2011 Paperback, 56 Pages wirebound. Imported from the UK (This is not a reprinted book)