Pattern Cutting Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Introduction

by Gillian Holman

Starting with the basic blocks for skirts and bodices (and also a jacket and trouser block), Gillian Holman shows you how to add the refinements, such as necklines, collars, sleeves, yokes, flounces, pleats, peg tops, pockets, and crossovers. Each design element is accompanied by sketches and patterns. It is a step-by-step introduction to the techniques of pattern cutting for fashion students and amateur dressmakers. 

Genres: Fashion, Sewing, Nonfiction, Fashion Design

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2013

Reviews

[Karrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written in 1997. Poorly outdated and confusing with the tech we have now, it’s not useful or practical.

[Vanessa Hutchinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The introduction quite clearly states that it is for fashion design students and experienced home dressmakers. I feel the publishing company have not been fair to the author. They could have produced a book that could have appealed to a wider readership. The information is valuable but the book design is almost non existent. The book cover design seems to promise a contemporary book about dressmaking, but the interior leaves a lot to be desired. The drawings could have been much better. It failed to inspire me.

[Stephanie Arnold · Rating 2 out of 5]

Need more instruction than what this book gives. Nice pattern variations but not enough detail.

[Idris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent content

[Aishat Abebi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thumbs up 👍👍

[Reader]

good books

[Lafrog8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Technical book modifying basic patterns - could be useful if I decide to look into pattern design/modifying.
Clear and easy explanations.

[Aayushi]

Good book

[Lael Marsh]

Very simple. Doesn't go much past the basic blocks. Didn't go into as much detail or helpfulness as other books on this, however.