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DRESS MAKING - CITS

Basic pattern set: A five-piece pattern set, consisting of front and back bodice and skirt and a long sleeve, which
represents the dimensions of a specific form or figure. It is developed without design features.

Working pattern: Any pattern used as a base for manipulation when generating design patterns. For example
the basic pattern set is the base for design projects.
First pattern: A first pattern is the original pattern developed for designs. The first pattern is generally made on
marking paper and requires fitting and pattern corrections. Half a pattern is developed for all symmetrical designs.
An asymmetrical design always requires a full pattern.
Production pattern: A production pattern is the final corrected and error-free copy. The pattern contains every
pattern piece required to complete the garment. The pattern is used by the grader for sizing and by the marker
maker for fabric layout.
Marker: A marker is the arrangement of pattern pieces, either done manually or by computer application. All sizes
are mixed to eliminate fabric waste. Grainlines on the patterns lay parallel with the selvage. The marker planning
is laid on top of many layers of fabric.

Marker efficiency is one of the important matter in the apparel manufacturing sector. Higher efficiency helps to
earn maximum profit from an apparel export order.

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Lesson 6 & 7 (2)