Garment Pattern Making

Are you interested in mastering the art of garment making ? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewer, pattern making is a crucial skill to have in your repertoire. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of pattern making. So you can create professional-quality garments with ease. Pattern Making Basics Pattern making is the process of creating a blueprint for a garment that serves as the foundation for cutting and sewing the fabric. It involves taking precise measurements, drafting the pattern pieces, and testing the fit before cutting into the final fabric. Starting with Measurements The first step in pattern making is to take accurate measurements of the person who will be wearing the garment. To ensure a proper fit, it is important to take measurements at key points, including the bust , waist , hip , and inseam . Drafting the Pattern Once you have the measurements, it's time to draft the pattern pieces. This involves using rulers, curves, an...

Hello, the Philippines! The topic today is sample pattern, specifications grading and applying shrinkages allowance to meet required measurements. AP (after pressing) BP (Before pressing) Before the manufacturer accepts the job order, there is an initial task to agreed upon before the production start. The product cost : In order to find the labor and material cost, the pattern department will do an estimate of fabric and other accessories using the middle size of the entire specs. When they both agreed on the price, it's time to prepare the pattern to make a counter sample approval for the buyer approval before productions. Final specs against manufacturer specs; The specs are telling the pattern maker to add 1.16% for the pattern length and 1.04% for the width of the pattern. This means every horizontal direction or length of the pattern is required to add 1.16% and for vertical direction required a 1.04% addition. What the pattern maker will do? The patt...