Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear, 4th Edition
Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear is a fourth-edition reference focused on drafting patterns for children's clothing and babywear. It emphasises flat pattern cutting for easy-fitting styles and knitted fabrics, while also covering shaped blocks and garments.
At a glance
- The sections are arranged to distinguish material aimed at student beginners from advanced or specialist topics.
- Flat pattern cutting receives emphasis for the easy-fitting styles and knitted fabrics described in the listing.
- Shaped blocks and garments are included for school uniform, fashion and formal clothing.
- Colour coding is used to help distinguish processes and illustrations.
- Revised charts separate boys' and girls' measurements and add charts for heavier children.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The division between beginner and advanced material helps readers identify a suitable starting point.
- Coverage spans both flat pattern methods and shaped garments, rather than focusing on only one approach.
- Revised size charts include separate boys' and girls' measurements and additional plus-size charts.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Wiley |
|---|---|
| Edition | 4th |
| Publication date | 12 Jun. 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 140518292X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405182928 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 1.78 x 25.15 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes revised charts coordinated with European size charts, but does not provide the actual measurements or chart pages. Review the book's contents if you need specific sizing coverage. The publisher's claims describe this edition and are not independent assessments.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Students learning pattern cutting for children's clothing and babywear.
- Designers seeking reference material on flat pattern methods, shaped garments and sizing charts.
- Readers interested in more advanced or specialist children's wear topics.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a guide solely to adult clothing patterns.
- Buyers who need a specific measurement chart confirmed before purchase.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and useful for learning pattern making, with some readers finding it easy to follow. Readability is mixed, however, and others find it difficult to understand. That matters if you are new to pattern cutting, despite the listing's stated beginner-focused sections. Ratings are mostly in the highest category, but they cannot establish whether the explanations will suit every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and useful for learning pattern cutting.
- Some customers find it easy to follow, including as a beginner.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on readability varies, with some customers finding the material difficult to read and understand.
Frequently asked questions
What clothing does this book cover?
It focuses on children's wear and babywear, including flat pattern cutting and shaped blocks and garments.
Is the book structured for beginners?
The listing says Parts One, Two and Three are useful to student beginners, with more advanced or specialist sections elsewhere.
What is new in the fourth edition?
The listing describes reorganised sections, colour coding and revised size charts, including separate boys' and girls' measurements and charts for heavier children.
Does it include plus-size charts?
The listing says charts for heavier children were added, but it does not give their measurements.
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