Winifred Aldrich

I've had this book for nearly thirty years, and though an old edition, it is still extremely useful. Its essentially a textbook, covering the basics of pattern drafting, making and adapting blocks. It doesn't deal with garment construction and you need a knowledge of this too, to develop skills in drafting. more thoughts on this book, andits pros and cons as a drafting primer at http://patternpandemonium.wordpress.com/2013/08/02/pattern-drafting-books/