Dr Winifred Aldrich was formerly Professor of Clothing Technology at Nottingham Trent University. She has also written another book specifically to enable students to extend their knowledge of fabrics and tailored garment cutting: "Pattern Cutting for Tailored Jackets," Her other books include: "Metric Pattern Cutting," "Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear" and "Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear."