Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear 5th Edition

This book gives you the directions to produce any piece of clothing you may want. There are bodice blocks, trouser blocks, skirt and dress blocks as well as flat blocks (one that use no shaping with darts.) Included are also collars, sleeves and necklines. You can apply standard dimensions which are included in the beginning to follow directions for each respective block. Or, you can apply your very own measurements if they don't correspond to the standard sizes as illustrated. This is a wonderfully comprehensive book. I am a novice sewer but was very eager to understand the cutting process and the magic of transforming 2D into 3D. The joining the dots process of recreating these blocks, allows one to understand the building blocks (no pun intended) of a pattern. The layout of the book is clear as are the instructions. A lot of work went into this book.

This book is great! I can use it as a reference for making my own patterns. It tells where and what to measure for making different styles of garments. It covers a lot of information. By no means are the pattern formulas perfect though, i do think that you need some experience and intuition to know how to adjust them for better fit or adjust them for your purpose. Good for intermediate sewers. Pattern formulas only, no sewing or construction instructions. You will need enough experience do to that part yourself.

This small book is loaded with tons of patterns and designs. I had a previous version of the book and they had made some nice additions. The flat cutting section has been expanded to include more garments that I can't wait to try.

A comprehensive book and a clear explanation ..

Very informative and shows in great detail how to pattern make many different designs. May be slightly frustrating for novice pattern maker, but if you persist it becomes easier to understand.

Fabulous book. Definitely for an experienced sewer. It does have a variety of styles that can be used as a basis to develop other styles.

This is one of my main 'go-to' reference for pattern design and adjustment to fit clothes better. The information is invaluable.

I really love this book, it gives all the basics, the instructions are well written and easy to follow. I would defiantly consider getting the rest in the series.