This document contains 50 questions and answers related to garment patternmaking. Some key topics covered include: - Pattern terminology, principles of pattern making, production patterns, flat pattern methods, and pattern development. - Types of patterns like master patterns, basic block patterns, and sloper patterns. - Pattern making techniques like drafting, draping, and flat pattern designing. - Important pattern elements like markings, symbols, layout, notches, and grainlines. - The importance of pattern making in garment manufacturing, design, and fitting.

1. 50-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN GARMENT PATTERNMAKING.
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1. What is pattern terminology?
Pattern drafting: It is a system of pattern making which depends on measurements
taken from a form or model to create basic, foundation or design patterns. For e.g. draft
of basic pattern set. Flat Pattern Making: Flat pattern making is a method
of pattern making on the flat.
2. What are the principles of pattern making?
Any pattern can be created and modified if we know the basic three principles, which
are: Principle of dart Manipulation: there are many rules for creating, combining and
dividing the darts and transferring dart at different places on a pattern piece.
3. What is production pattern?
The Instructions to be sent to the Production Department by the Pattern Maker is
called Production Pattern Instructions. Following instruction must be marked on
apparel pattern, to enable the garment to be made up correctly: - Style Number : This
refers to the identical number for the garment/ Style.
4.What is flat pattern method?
The flat pattern method is the fastest and most efficient method for
developing patterns, wherein the basic block is modified to develop new and varied
styles. ... After pattern is slashed and spread, it is placed on another piece of marking
paper. It is retraced along the new lines.
5.What is pattern and pattern making?
Pattern making. ... Pattern: A Pattern is a model or the replica of the object to be
cast.  Except for the various allowances a pattern exactly resembles the casting to be
made.  Patterns may be in two or three pieces, where as casting are in a single piece.
 A pattern is required even if one object has to be cast
6.What is master pattern?
Master pattern is the name given to a pattern having a double contraction or shrinkage
allowance. ... The different types of material that can be used in the construction
of master patterns are numerous. These types include wood, plaster, aluminum, brass,
bronze, plexiglass, ren-shape, and more.
7.What is pattern layout?
Pattern instructions provide layout diagrams for various fabric widths. ... In a without-
nap layout, the pattern pieces can be placed in opposing directions. Lengthwise
double fold. This layout is used when cutting two pieces that fit side by side on the
fabric, but need to be placed on the fold for cutting.
8.What is pattern development?

2. In software development, a pattern (or design pattern) is a written document that
describes a general solution to a design problem that recurs repeatedly in many
projects. ... A successful pattern should have established itself as leading to a good
solution in three previous projects or situations.
9.What are pattern markings?
Pattern Markings. Once the pattern is graded, the fabric must be prepared for cutting.
... “Marking” refers to the process of placing pattern pieces to maximize the number of
patterns that can be cut out of a given piece of fabric.
10.Why is pattern making important?
Pattern making is quite interesting and important for a student and it helps the people
of any age groups to interpret the designs and understand the design with technical
ability. ... It is done on brown paper and helps to create basic patterns; foundation of
new designs can be easily made.
11.What is contouring in pattern making?
Contour Guide Patterns: The Contour Guide Patterns are tools that help the
patternmaker prevent fitting problems from being incorporated into the design.
The patterns are charted with guidelines that indicate the amount of excess to be
removed from style lines or darts for a closer fit.
12.What is contouring in fashion?
In order to place contouring marks on your Bodice Front, you need to draw the Bust
Circle . ... The circle is drawn on the Bodice Front; the centre point is the Bust Point. For
Standard Blocks (used to make garments for the fashion industry), this Bust Mound
and the Contour Markings are set amounts.
13.How do you create a pattern?
Do one of the following:
1. To create a pattern, select the artwork that you would like to create the pattern from,
and then choose Object > Pattern > Make.
2. To edit an existing pattern, double-click the pattern in the pattern swatch, or select an
object containing the pattern and choose Object > Pattern > Edit Pattern.
14.What is basic pattern set?
The process of developing designs from this basic pattern set to other
working patterns, and then to final patterns for use in creating a test garment is called
Flat Patternmaking. The Basic Pattern Set consists of a bodice front, bodice back, long
sleeve, skirt front, and skirt back.
15.What is pattern making in manufacturing process?
In casting, a pattern is a replica of the object to be cast, used to prepare the cavity into
which molten material will be poured during the casting process. Patterns used in sand
casting may be made of wood, metal, plastics or other materials.
16.What is pattern making in art?

3. Pattern is an underlying structure that organizes surfaces or structures in a consistent,
regular manner. Pattern can be described as a repeating unit of shape or form, but it
can also be thought of as the "skeleton" that organizes the parts of a composition.
17.What is a Sloper pattern?
A sloper is basically a generic pattern based on your measurements — no wiggle
room, no seam allowances, no style. Slopers are the building blocks of all patterns .
Like stem cells, they're the beginning of everything. Having your own sloper is a
powerful fitting tool you can use with any existing pattern.
18.What is a basic block pattern?
Block Pattern. A block pattern is a foundation pattern that reflects the size, shape
and posture of the human figure without the inclusion of style features. From: Advances
in Apparel Production, 2008.
19.What are the pattern symbols?
The different lines you will encounter are the cutting line, stitch line, fold line, center line,
and grainline which orients the pattern with the warp and weft threads. The non-
line symbols include the notch, barred line for buttonholes, small 'x' for buttons,
squares or dots, and the crossed circle.
20.What is pattern terminology?
Pattern drafting: It is a system of pattern making which depends on measurements
taken from a form or model to create basic, foundation or design patterns. For e.g. draft
of basic pattern set. Flat Pattern Making: Flat pattern making is a method
of pattern making on the flat.
21.What do the arrows mean on sewing patterns?
These arrows always point toward the edge of the pattern, which means that edge
goes on the fold. Instead of placing the pattern piece somewhere in the middle of the
fabric, place it right up against the folded edge. When the fabric is opened up, you'll
have one large piece.
22.What is pattern making techniques?
Pattern can be made in any of the three major ways-either by drafting, draping fabric
on a dress form or by flat pattern designing. Flat pattern method is the technique of
developing patterns for varied styles by modifying a basic pattern. 1.1 Pattern
Making Tools.
23.What are the lines and symbols on pattern pieces?
Dots, squares and large triangles
Many sewing patterns have dots of various sizes as well as triangles or squares. These
are found on the actual stitching line, as opposed to the cutting edge of the pattern
piece. These dots are there to match up with their equivalent dot on another piece and
guide your construction.
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24.What is the pattern?

4. A pattern is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas. As
such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner. A geometric pattern is
a kind of pattern formed of geometric shapes and typically repeated like a wallpaper
design. Any of the senses may directly observe patterns.
25.What is pattern layout?
Pattern instructions provide layout diagrams for various fabric widths. ... In a without-
nap layout, the pattern pieces can be placed in opposing directions. Lengthwise
double fold. This layout is used when cutting two pieces that fit side by side on the
fabric, but need to be placed on the fold for cutting.
26.What is master pattern?
Master pattern is the name given to a pattern having a double contraction or shrinkage
allowance. ... The different types of material that can be used in the construction
of master patterns are numerous. These types include wood, plaster, aluminum, brass,
bronze, plexiglass, ren-shape, and more.
27.What do triangles mean on sewing pattern?
Notches are those little triangles (sometimes diamonds on older patterns) on the
edges of sewing patterns to help match the seam allowances on separate
pieces. Triangle to indicate the location of a notch on a pattern. ... Both cut the notches
on the pattern differently.
28.Do you cut the triangles on a sewing pattern?
Sewing notches are the little triangles or markings on your sewing pattern that
help you match up your pieces. They may seem a pain when you are cutting your
fabric out but they stop you joining pieces upside down or back to front and having to
spend a frustrating time with your seam ripper later on.
29.What are the notches on sewing patterns for?
Pattern notches are small marks made on the pattern to ensure that
one pattern piece will match up to the pattern next to it. They can be used to show
what the value of the seam allowance is, and can also be used as markers along a
seam to make sure that the two pieces of fabric will come together correctly when sewn.
30.What is pattern in garment making?
In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of
a garment are traced onto fabric before being cut out and assembled. ... The process
of making or cutting patterns is sometimes condensed to the one-word Patternmaking,
but it can also be written pattern(-)making or pattern cutting.
31.How many types of garment patterns are there?
There are mainly two types of patterns used in readymade apparel sector which
mentioned in the below: Basic block or block pattern, Working pattern or apparel
pattern.
32.What is a Grainline?

5. In sewing, the weft is mostly referred to as the crosswise grainline. The next time you
buy fabric, watch the fabric being cut. ... The line of fabric that moves at a right angle to
the crosswise grain is the lengthwise grainline. This thread runs the entire length of the
fabric and is parallel to the selvage.
33.Where do you put notches on a pattern?
Front notches are marked with a single notch while those located on the back pieces
are marked with double notches. Back pattern pieces marked with
double notches (triangle notches) at the center back. Front pattern pieces marked
with "T" shaped single notches at the center front.
34.What is pattern explain types of pattern?
Types of Patterns
Patterns are made of wood, metal, ceramic, or hard plastics and vary in complexity. A
single piece pattern, or loose pattern, is the simplest. ... A sweep pattern is a form of
skeleton pattern: any geometrical pattern that creates a mold by being moved through
the molding material.
35.Why is pattern making important?
In today's world pattern making has become necessary for a fashion designer to make
garments of different body sizes. Pattern making is quite interesting and important for
a student and it helps the people of any age groups to interpret the designs and
understand the design with technical ability.
36.How do you layout a pattern on fabric?
Start by placing the larger pattern pieces, following the guidesheet layout. Locate the
grainline arrow. Pin one end of the arrow to the fabric. Measure the distance to
the fabric fold or the selvage.
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Absolute Easiest Way to Lay Out Sewing Patterns
1. Find the view you are making.
2. Find the fabric width.
3. Find your size.
37.What is a pattern marking?
Pattern Markings. Once the pattern is graded, the fabric must be prepared for cutting.
... “Marking” refers to the process of placing pattern pieces to maximize the number
of patterns that can be cut out of a given piece of fabric.
38.What do the numbers on fabric selvage mean?
Fabric selvage is the tightly woven edge that runs along each side of a piece
of fabric's lengthwise grain, which is also called the fabric's warp. Selvage edges can
be seen on the edges of quilting fabric that are at the top and bottom of a bolt of fabric.
In Great Britain, the same term is often spelled "selvedge."
39.Do you cut out the notches on a pattern?

6. When you cut your fabric out you need to mark the notches onto the fabric. One way
is that when you get to the notch you cut a small triangle into the waste fabric so that it
stands out from the edge of your pattern piece.
40.What do arrows on sewing patterns mean?
On the Fold – Represented by a line with arrows pointing in a particular direction, the
“on the fold” marking shows you where to position the edge of your pattern piece on a
fold of your fabric. This allows you to cut a piece of fabric that is twice as large as
the pattern piece.
41.Do you cut patterns on the wrong side of fabric?
Most patterns indicate the right side (the pretty side) using a darker shade than
the wrong side. (Occasionally, you may be instructed to cut a fabric on the right side,
or to "cut one" meaning to cut on single layer.) ... Position your pattern pieces on the
fold or on the grainline as indicated.
42.Pattern matching
If the fabric has a bold motif it's best not to cut your pattern pieces on the fold.
Instead, cut out one half, flip the pattern piece and then cut out the other half – this is
the most accurate way of making sure that the pattern piece lies correctly and straight
on your fabric.
What does seam allowance mean?
43.Seam allowance (sometimes called inlays) is the area between the fabric edge and
the stitching line on two (or more) pieces of material being sewn together. Seam
allowances can range from 1
⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) wide to as much as several inches.
44.What is pattern making techniques?
Pattern can be made in any of the three major ways-either by drafting, draping fabric
on a dress form or by flat pattern designing. Flat pattern method is the technique of
developing patterns for varied styles by modifying a basic pattern. 1.1 Pattern
Making Tools.
45.What is a Grainline?
In sewing, the weft is mostly referred to as the crosswise grainline. The next time you
buy fabric, watch the fabric being cut. ... The line of fabric that moves at a right angle to
the crosswise grain is the lengthwise grainline. This thread runs the entire length of the
fabric and is parallel to the selvage.
46.Where do you put notches on a pattern?
Front notches are marked with a single notch while those located on the back pieces
are marked with double notches. Back pattern pieces marked with
double notches (triangle notches) at the center back. Front pattern pieces marked
with "T" shaped single notches at the center front.

7. 47.What does the grain of the fabric mean?
Fabric grain refers to the direction of the warp and weft threads used in weaving
the fabric. Straight grain is in the direction of the warp threads, which run parallel to the
selvages, and cross grain runs in the direction of the weft threads, which run
perpendicular to the selvage edges.
48..What is cutting on the bias mean?
Bias cut basically means cutting the fabric on a 45 degree angle to the straight grain
so that the fabric will drape itself contouring to the shape of the body. To put it simply
fabric is cut at a diagonal angle. It is figure flattering, that is what the fuss is all about.
49.What does sewing on the bias mean?
The bias grain of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as "the bias", is at
45 degrees to its warp and weft threads. Every piece of woven fabric has two biases,
perpendicular to each other.
50.What is true bias?
The true bias refers to the 45 degree angle that intersects the warp (length of grain)
and the weft (cross grain) of a woven fabric. Every piece of woven fabric has two true
biases perpendicular to each other. ... These properties are both the advantage and
disadvantage that most experience when working on the bias.