Since the first edition was published in 1980 Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject & has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students & a reference source for the practising designer. In this fifth edition the chapter on computer aided design now has full colour illustrations & reflects the growing importance of CAD to the industry & as a part of fashion & design courses. The rest of the book has been updated where necessary: in particular new blocks for tailored shirts new details on how to adapt mens blocks for womens wear & a revision of sizing & labelling information. Colour is now used to differentiate the main groups of patterns & with its tried & tested layout with clear text & diagrams Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear is an essential purchase for students of fashion & design.