One of the most challenging aspects of a designer's training is learning how to create patterns that utilise the characteristics of fabrics. With an ever expand

One of the more difficult aspects of a designer’s training is learning how to create patterns that make full use of the characteristics of individual fabrics.

During the past decade, whilst the development of new generic fibres has not markedly increased, the technical engineering of the structure of existing fibres h

This fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three major improvements. First, the secti

Getting the right cut for the right fabric is the key to good design. One of the most challenging aspects of a fashion designer’s training is learning how to