Pattern Cutting for Menswear

Gareth Kershaw was Senior Lecturer within the Department of Apparel, Manchester Metropolitan University. He is an artist and design consultant and has worked in the fashion industry in London, Melbourne and Saigon.

Introduction Pattern Cutting in Contemporary Menswear This chapter gives a short overview of the history of pattern cutting and explains the historical tailoring of men's clothing, once the preserve of the wealthy, has become available to all though ready to wear. Chapter 1 Preparation for Pattern Cutting Chapter 2 The Pattern Cutting Process Chapter 3 The Patterns Split into three distinct sections: Jersey and Shirts, Trousers, and Outerwear: Jersey and Shirts Long-sleeved grandad vest top with placket Short-sleeved polo shirt with flat knit collar Hooded sweatshirt with muff pocket Casual long-sleeved shirt with two-piece collar and grown-on placket Lumberjack shirt with baseball hem and one-piece collar Safari shirt with patch pockets, button down collar, epaulettes, yoke and centre back inverted pleat Bib shirt with concealed front placket and mandarin collar Trousers High-waisted, four-pleat trouser with button fly Chino, straight leg with slip pocket Basic sweatpants with drawstring waistband Tailored shorts with angled side pockets Cargo pants with back cinch detail and bellows pockets Straight-leg jean with back yoke and spade pockets Outerwear Cagoule with high neckline, half-zip front and darted sleeve Fitted denim jacket with joke and panel feature Cropped trench coat, double-breasted with shawl collar and single vent at back Single-breasted jacket with centre front button, shawl collar, single vent and welt breast pocket Double-breasted blazer with three centre front buttons, double vent and lapel collar Waxed jacket with elasticated waist, set-in collar and bellows pockets Parka coat with split zipped hood Glossary of terms Further reading Index Picture credits and acknowledgements