They promote the image of the young affluent man, reflecting an aspiring lifestyle and a reference point for the current acceptable male image.

It shows how the basic block is adapted to make the whole range of garments, demonstrating how clothes are put together.Rigid methods of pattern construction in the menswear trade often deterred many students from continuing their interest in designing for men. Of course, I don’t want to give too much away about the book, just enough to make you realise how fabulous it is! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I’ve been finding it as helpful and easy-to-use as Tilly seems to, which shows that it can provide a huge benefit to people just starting out in their pattern-making career and those who are very experienced in the field.

I do have this book, so had a read of the relevant section on seam allowances, to see if I could help you.Making a toile means that you'll be able to see if the design you were envisioning has worked, the fit and size are right and all before you've spent time and money making the final garment. Since the first edition of Metric Pattern Cutting was published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introduction to flat pattern cutting, it has become the established textbook on the subject.