{"product_id":"wiley-metric-pattern-cutting-for-menswear-5th-edition-full-colour-cad-revised-sizing-textbook","title":"Wiley Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear, 5th Edition — full-colour CAD \u0026 revised sizing textbook","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMetric Pattern Cutting for Menswear (5th Edition) is a comprehensive textbook and reference that teaches metric drafting, block development, and pattern adaptation for tailored menswear and related garments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated fifth edition from Wiley has been the industry standard since 1980, used by fashion students, tutors and practising designers. It combines clear, diagram-led instruction with practical blocks and new material reflecting current industry practices, including full-colour CAD illustrations, revised sizing and labelling, additional tailored shirt blocks, and guidance on adapting men's blocks for women's garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat core pattern-making skills does this book teach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book methodically develops the essential metric techniques designers use to create menswear patterns from basic blocks through to finished garments. It focuses on accurate measurement systems, block construction, balance and fitting principles, and methods for grading and labelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step block construction using metric measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBasic menswear blocks: jacket, coat, trousers and skirt derivations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFitting adjustments, balance lines and ease calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSizing conventions and labelling updates reflecting industry practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the book cover modern CAD and visual resources?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition adds a full-colour chapter on computer-aided design to mirror the growing role of CAD in fashion education and industry workflow. Colour is used throughout the book to separate pattern groups and to make diagrams clearer for students and professionals working with both paper and digital patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-colour CAD illustrations showing pattern drafting and modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour-coded diagrams to differentiate pattern groups and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuidance on translating paper blocks into CAD-compatible files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat practical updates and new content are included in this edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition revises several practical areas to reflect contemporary design and teaching needs. It introduces new blocks for tailored shirts, explains how to adapt men's blocks for women's wear, and updates sizing and labelling information to current conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew tailored-shirt block templates and construction details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstructions for adapting menswear blocks for female fits and styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised sizing tables, labelling guidance and measurement notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will students and designers use this book day-to-day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a classroom textbook and workshop reference, the book supports both learning and production tasks—from practicing drafting techniques to creating production-ready patterns or translating blocks into CAD. Its clear layout and tested diagrams make it suitable for lesson planning, portfolio work and in-studio reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for pattern drafting exercises and coursework assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference guide for tailoring, grading and pattern adaptation tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisual resource for CAD conversion and technical illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear (5th Edition) is aimed at fashion and design students, tutors, emerging pattern cutters and experienced designers seeking a dependable reference for metric drafting, menswear blocks and CAD-integration techniques. This particular listing notes the book is a used copy in good condition—ideal for budget-conscious learners who want the full content and diagrams of a classroom-standard manual without purchasing new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this edition suitable for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The book starts with fundamental metric drafting and builds to advanced blocks, making it suitable for beginners and progressing students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does it include CAD guidance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The fifth edition includes a full-colour chapter on CAD and illustrations showing how to convert paper blocks to digital files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55298467660113,"sku":"1405182938","price":61.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/wiley-metric-pattern-cutting-front-cover.jpg?v=1791967345","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/wiley-metric-pattern-cutting-for-menswear-5th-edition-full-colour-cad-revised-sizing-textbook","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}