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FASHION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - CITS

Introduction of pattern making, drafting, grading, draping

objectives: At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• explain about pattern making, types of pattern, pattern making tools & equipment
• explain drafting, upper and lower basic bodice block drafting, tools and equipment used in drafting
• state introduction, definition and method of pattern grading
• explain about draping process, types of draping, draping tools and equipment.

Introduction of Pattern
Pattern making is a blueprint for the garment on the basis of which the fabric is cut. It is the technical drawing or
drafting of a garment, standard size charts, dress forms or figure are measured, these measurements are then
converted into 2D pattern and then garment is made from them. Pattern is a hard paper which is made by following
each individual component for a style of garment or apparel. Actually pattern is a style or template from which the
part of a garment are traced on to fabric before being cut out and assembled. It is one of the most important parts
of garment manufacturing industry. Pattern making is a highly skilled technique which calls for technical ability,
sensitivity for design interpretation and a practical understanding of garment construction. Pattern making is a
bridge function between design and production.
Types of Pattern:
1 Standardized paper pattern
2 Individual paper pattern

3 Final paper pattern
4 Block paper pattern
5 Readymade paper pattern
6 Graded paper pattern
7 Commercial paper pattern

1 Standardized paper pattern
Paper pattern prepared using standardized body measurements are called standardized paper pattern. This
method is followed in training and tailoring schools.
2 Individual paper pattern

The measurement of a particular person is taken and a pattern prepared using theses individual measurement.
The pattern prepared for a particular person will not suit another person. These are usually done at home and
some tailor shop.(Fig 1)
Fig 1

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