The last bit is CAD led design which is useful if you’re heading into the industry but if not then you don’t need this section! This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. Then a bit more patience, and some cursing and re-measuring and then realising you’ve put your top on back-to-front and that’s why it doesn’t fit.

More extremes of fashion that are shown by designers and displayed in the fashion journals may appear to be dismissed by High-street fashion, but ideas such as deconstruction or close fitting extremes are interpreted and infiltrate into a season's fashion style. There's also a Menswear edition (royal blue cover) and Children's wear and Babywear edition (bright green cover). You can use the industry standards or your own measurements and it deals with sloping shoulders and all the weird forms we take up over years!You can apply standard dimensions which are included in the beginning to follow directions for each respective block.

Pattern Cutting Ruler - I use the Pattern Master ruler because I find the size covers most outfits I make. Part Three demonstrates ‘form’ pattern cutting, this method requires blocks that conform more closely to the body form and often involves complex methods of cut and construction. I do think another book which details how to sew clothes together and various techniques would be a good companion. Sharing ideas and learning from fellow participants added an extra layer of inspiration and motivation.However, its sections on computer aided design and pattern development do now appear dated, if they hold any interest for you at all. There is also a lot of information on how to draft a variety of different designs for tops, dresses, sleeves, pants, skirts etc. The size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing, the co–ordination with European size charts and to the way that clothes are now marketed to different sectors. All the info you need for drafting patterns from measurements with many, many style options for each basic block - extremely clear diagrams with written details. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.