"This book, first published in 1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. New for this edition is the inclusion of colour to help students recognize the different sections of the book and to enhance the garment illustrations. The size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing, the co-ordination with European size charts and the way that clothes are now marketed to different sectors. The great expansion of casual wear has led to the growth of 'flat cutting' with no darting, and the section devoted to this type of cutting has been further expanded."--Jacket.