Pattern clothing cutting and making

Author: Bi Zifang
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: Prototyping cutting is a flat design method. After extensive anthropometric survey and statistical analysis, a human body pattern template with wide size coverage is created, which serves as the prototype. Using this prototype as the given condition for garment structure design and employing flat drafting techniques, patterns sufficient to represent design concepts are obtained. This method offers advantages such as easy drafting, simplicity to master, time-saving, and efficiency, making it suitable for designing both bespoke and ready-to-wear garments. The book begins by explaining how to accurately locate anthropometric landmarks, introduces measurement techniques, and details how to add ease and determine finished sizes, laying a solid foundation for correct drafting. In the garment application examples, representative clothing types are selected, and variations in collars, sleeves, and darts are summarized and compared to help beginners identify certain patterns. To ensure readers gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of this technique, the book provides detailed illustrations of sewing methods for collars, pockets, and sleeves, as well as practical techniques such as seam openings, zipper installation, buttonhole making, and loop attaching. The drafting process is highly detailed and offers strong practicality.