Techniques in Drafting
and Blocking of patterns
“Pattern
is the template from
which the parts of
a garment are traced
onto fabric before
being cut out and
assembled.
MEASURING AND
PATTERN DRAFTING
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1. Get the
measurement of
different
persons.
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2. Construct the
pattern for each
measurement.
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3. Compare
the patterns
drafted.
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4. Improve
errors.
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5. Continue
drafting pattern
exercises until you
have mastered the
steps.
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6. Never attempt to
cut the fabric until
you have practiced
making patterns with
different
measurements.
Things to remember in
drafting pattern.
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1. In drafting the
pattern, always
start drawing
lines from A to Z
or 1 to 10.
2. In every stage
of work always
refer to the
illustration to
ensure the right
placement of the
alphabets or
numbers.
3. There are
portions in some
instruction. It
means fractional
unit of the L-
square is used.
4. Take utmost
care in making
the shape of the
neck, the sleeve
cap, the armhole,
the waistline and
the back crotch to
be sure of a good
fitting.
5. Be accurate in
translating the
actual body
measurement in
pattern making.
Techniques
in cutting
final
pattern
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1. follow what it says on how to
lay out the pattern pieces.
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2. Make sure that the pattern is
facing the right side of the fabric.
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3. Do not forget to put allowance.
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4. Pin the rest of the pattern onto
your fabric–it is straight. Just stick
in as many pins as you need to keep
it flat when you cut it.
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5. Double check the place of pattern
to the fabric.
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6. Avoid errors or mistake when
cutting the fabric.

Techniques in drafting and cutting pattern