Pattern Cutting and Making Up
The Simple Approach to Soft Tailoring

by Martin Shoben and Janet Ward

ISBN 978-0-9-9532395-3-5

This pattern cutting book offers a course of practical and theoretical study, related to a variety of outerwear garment types and fabrics. It is illustrated with clear, annotated diagrams.

Topics in the book include measurement taking and basic block construction, making up general information, pockets, fastenings and closures, linings, hoods and trench coats plus the secrets of engineered collars and sleeves.

As the title suggest, the techniques are simple and achievable for anyone who is keen on making good quality clothing as it introduces details such as linings and interlinings.This book is a must have for anyone studying at BTEC, Fda or BA level or making clothes for themselves

CG

I bought this to replace and earlier edition which I sadly lost and couldn’t do without. A fantastic technical book with clear diagrams and instructions for the construction of a range of garments.

KS