Pattern Terminology (Part 1)

Fashion Pattern

(Part 1)

Pattern making involves the design and creation of templates from which clothing and craft items can be sewn. Patterns are made of pieces of paper shapes that are traced onto the fabric to be cut, with each individual pattern piece serving as a form for an individual part of the garment or item to be sewn.

Basic knowledge of pattern making terms

Pattern Drafting: A system of pattern making that depends on a series of form or figure measurements to complete the paper pattern.

Pattern Draping: A two-dimensional piece of fabric draped around a form or figure conforming to its shape, creating a three-dimentional fabric pattern.

Basic Pattern Set: A 5-piece pattern set, consisting of a front/back bodice and skirt, and a long sleeve, which represents the dimensions of a specific form or figure.

Working Pattern: Any patterns used as a base for manipulation when design patterns.

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References 
PATTERNMAKING for design by Helen Joseph
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-pattern-making.htm