CTD 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Body Plan
9 May 2017
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Methods of pattern development: flat pattern involves making styling changes to basic two-dimensional pattern. Sloper: five-piece pattern of previously developed and perfected basic body blocks. Select previously perfected final pattern or body similar to new style. First pattern version usually made up in fabric as first sample. Pattern drafting: begins from scratch for each garment style, first body measurements taken, style lines and ease added, resulting in two-dimensional paper patterns, done by hand or digitally, more time-consuming and costly; used by higher-priced, fashion-forward producers. Reverse engineering: pattern made either by transferring measurements of another garment to paper or taking apart existing garment and tracing or digitizing outline of pieces, cost-effective for production of basic garments. Integrity of design is more important than the production efficiency. Willing to deal with more complex patterns and construction. Fabrics less standard, markers vary in efficiency, specialized sewing capabilities, smaller quantities. May make in-house for accuracy and fit: manufacturing-driven product development.
