Q1-L5-PATTERN-AND-PATTERN-SYMBOLS.pdf

DRAFT BASIC/ BLOCK
PATTERN
FOR LADIES’ SKIRT
(STRAIGHT SKIRT)
MS. CARMELLET R. LALAS
TEACHER III

Using a Venn diagram list the similarities and
differences between “pattern” and “design”.
PATTERN DESIGN

Using a Venn diagram list the similarities and
differences between “pattern” and “design”.
A pattern is a recognized
sequence.
Design is the conscious
control of, or the
manipulative
arrangements of
patterns for a desired
outcome or result.
PATTERN DESIGN
A pattern is a design in which lines,
shapes, forms or colors are
repeated.

DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL TERMS
Skirt. The lower part of a dress/gown or a
separate outer garment that covers a
person from the waist downwards.
Straight skirt. Referred to as a pencil skirt,
this skirt is straight line with no flare or
fullness at the hem or waistline.
Pattern Drafting. gives the dressmaker a
blueprint of what a garment will look like.
It also serves as a guide for the
dressmaker.

DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL TERMS
Pattern. It is used as guide in cutting the
fabric.
Pattern Symbols are universal symbols
and lines designed to help the sewer put
the pattern pieces together quickly, easily
and successfully.

PATTERN DRAFTING
Gives the dressmaker a blueprint of what
a garment will look like. It also serves as a
guide for the dressmaker.
A pattern is usually one-half of a garment
cut from paper used as guide in laying
out and cutting the fabric.

2 TYPES OF PATTERN
1. Commercial pattern is based on
standard measurements such as small,
medium and large and is used in garment
factories.
2. Drafted pattern is based on individual
measurements and usually employed in a
dress shop or home sewing.

THREE KINDS OF PATTERN
1. Block pattern. Also called foundation pattern or sloper, is
made using exact body measurements. This serves as basis in
making style pattern.
2. Construction or Style pattern. The intervening steps
between block and final pattern. This pattern is produced
when the block pattern is manipulated to create simple to
complicated designs.
3. Final pattern. This is provided with necessary symbols that
will guide the cutter on how to lay out the pattern on the
cloth. Symbols for darts, seam allowances, grainline,
centerfold, and notches and other markers are used.

IN DRAFTING THE FOUNDATION PATTERN,
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS
SHOULD BE READY:
1. Pattern paper (positioned on its
lengthwise grain)- a pattern is the
template from which the parts of a
garment are traced onto fabric before
being cut out and assembled. Patterns are
usually made of paper, and are
sometimes made of sturdier materials like
paperboard or cardboard if they need to
be more robust to withstand repeated use.

SHOULD BE READY:
1. Pattern paper (positioned on its
lengthwise grain)

SHOULD BE READY:
2. Tape measure- A tape measure or
measuring tape is a flexible ruler used to
measure body measurement or distance.

SHOULD BE READY:
3. Hip curve- it aids in shaping hips and in
pattern making by providing an
elongated curved edge for smoothing
and correcting pattern lines.

SHOULD BE READY:
4. L- square- (or tailor’s square) is a two-
armed ruler used to make reduced scale
patterns in pattern drafting and making
perpendicular line.

SHOULD BE READY:
5. Ruler- a ruler usually measures about 12
or 18 inches. It is great for marking straight
edges and parallel lines, buttonholes,
tucks, and pleats.

SHOULD BE READY:
6. Pencil with eraser- an instrument for
writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick
of graphite or a similar substance
enclosed in a long thin piece of wood or
fixed in a metal or plastic case usually with
eraser.

SHOULD BE READY:
7. Scissors- an instrument used for
cutting paper, and other thin
material, consisting of two blades
laid one on top of the other and
fastened in the middle so as to
allow them to be opened and
closed by a thumb and finger
inserted through rings on the end of
their handles.

SHOULD BE READY:

PATTERN SYMBOLS/ MARKINGS
Pattern Markings are universal symbols
and lines designed to help the sewer put
the pattern pieces together quickly, easily
and successfully.
Interpreting symbols on sewing patterns
can feel overwhelming at the start,
especially when they are often different
between designers.

PATTERN SYMBOLS/ MARKINGS
Every marking is necessary for specific
reason.
Not every marking is on every pattern
because some are specific to a certain
style or construction technique.
Construction markings are very helpful
during the sewing process and
transferring them to the fabric is a must.

PATTERN MARKINGS CAN BE PUT
INTO THREE GENERAL CATEGORIES:
1. Fit adjustments
2.Cutting guides
3.Construction

KINDS OF PATTERN SYMBOLS/
MARKINGS
1. Centerfold- The pattern symbol which
guides the cutter to place pattern portion
on the folded edge of the cloth.

MARKINGS
2. Fold line or fold- This line indicates
that the edge of the pattern piece
must be placed on a fold of fabric. The
edge of the pattern piece is usually
indicated as a broken line, to remind
you not to cut on that edge. If you cut
this edge, there is no seam allowance
and trying to join these will change the
way the pattern fits, as well as how
other pieces will join to this piece.

MARKINGS
2. Fold line or fold

MARKINGS
3. Grainline- is essentially the weave
of the fabric: which direction the
threads are running. Straight grain,
or lengthwise grain, are the threads
going parallel to the selvedge of the
fabric - the uncut edges that are
bound so that they do not unravel.
When fabric is cut at a shop, it is cut
on the cross grain.

MARKINGS
3. Grainline-

MARKINGS
4. Cutting line- As the name
suggests, the cutting line marks
the exact place where you
should cut the pattern piece –
directly along the line.

MARKINGS
5. Stitching or sewing line- Usually seen as
a thin, broken line, the stitching line
indicates where you should sew.

MARKINGS
6. Seam allowance- Indicating the distance between the
cutting line and the stitching line, the seam allowance
marking is often represented by a squiggly bracket with a
fraction – usually ¼, ½, ¾ inch. Ultimately, it's there as a
guide to clarify how far from the edge of the pattern the
stitching line should be sewn, however it's not always
featured on patterns.

MARKINGS
7. Notches- These triangular or
diamond-shaped symbols are usually
featured individually or in groups of
two or three, and indicate joining
points on seams. Marking individual
seamlines, Notches aim to help you
when matching different pattern
pieces that need to be sewn together
– simply line up the bases of the
triangles.

MARKINGS
7. Notches-

MARKINGS
8. Dart- These narrow, elongated
triangles aid in fitting garments,
illustrating where to fold and stitch.
Darts show you the exact point on
the pattern where your body curves,
ensuring that your final garment isn't
unshapely or ill-fitting.

MARKINGS
8. Dart-

MARKINGS
9. Buttonhole marking- Buttonhole
markings are short lines with an adjoining
line on either end, showing you, where to
mark and cut the buttonhole – the length
is the appropriate length of a buttonhole.

MARKINGS
10. Button marking- Button markings are
generally signified by a cross on top of
the Buttonhole Marking – you'll construct
them on opposing sides of the garment.

MARKINGS
9-10. Buttonhole and Button marking-

MARKINGS
11. Zipper marking- If you're sewing a
garment that requires a zip, you may find
a zipper marking on your pattern. This
marking is a solid line with an arrow
pointing inwards on either side – one at
the top of the line (beginning of the
zipper) and one at the bottom (bottom
of the zipper). The size of the symbol is the
exact 'opening' length on your garment.

MARKINGS
11. Zipper marking-

MARKINGS
12. Pleat- This little symbol marks the beginning and
ending of a pleat. The arrow indicates which way to
fold. In this example, you would pleat from left to
right. It is usually indicated by an alternating solid
and broken line.

MARKINGS
12. Pleat-

Questions ???
1. What is pattern?
2. What are the Types and Kinds of Pattern?
3. What universal symbols and lines are designed
to help the sewer put the pattern pieces
together quickly , easily and successfully?
4. What tools and materials are needed for the
pattern drafting?
5. Identify the following pattern symbols.

Identify the following
pattern symbols

Activity 1
Draw the following pattern symbols. Write
your answer in your activity notebook.
1. zipper marking 6. stitching line
2. centerfold 7. notch
3. dart 8. cutting line
4. seam allowance 9. grainline
5. fold line 10. Button

Prepare the following
materials
Manila paper
Tape measure
Pencil
Ruler

Prepare the following materials

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