Friday, April 12, 2019

Drafting Patterns To Create Garments

By Roger Hall


There is something about clothing that makes it so interesting. It could be because of the fact that it is dynamic and every single time there are new styles and fashions which are introduced to fit certain occasions and even seasons. However, without all those talented dressmakers and garment designers, it will be very hard to find a clothing that is worth wearing and flaunting in public. Because of that, they are considered important in the fashion world and for those aspirants, they have to keep going and try being in a sewing and pattern making classes independence OR to help them achieving their goals.

Indeed, it feels nice to always look good every single time and the clothes you wear is one of the best way to mark that look you want to achieve. The best way for one to create their masterpiece is to create the best pattern they could use as guide when working on it.

For example, learning how to work on your patterns is one best thing you can do to help you through it. If you already have background ability in sewing then you already are halfway there. Now all you need to master is the art of pattern making.

There are several stuff that you would want to prepare first for you to ensure a smooth sailing procedure or practice. There are many supplies that you need to purchase first because not having one of them can screw the entire process which no one wants to happen.

First thing you want to make sure is the presence of all materials needed. Try to organize them according to their types and usage because that way you can work in a less messy surrounding and will somehow help you focus than working in a cramped and untidy area.

Be efficient in using the pattern marking rulers. Sometimes, novice are scared of using or they are not comfortable with it since they are not used to it but all you have to do is go for it and be as fearless as you can when using them because that will be the main way for you to learn.

Go ahead and start by plotting the dots and set the measurements. After that, you can connect them from point to point so you can be halfway there with the pattern. It can also help if you try and make use of you owned garments and trace its pattern as guide.

You can do this using your shirts, tank tops, leggings and more. You just have to lay your garment flat and have it traced. But do not forget to leave a little something for the allowances so that there is still rooms for sewing which will make the clothes you are making wearable.

Now speaking of allowance, there are two types of which and they are known as the ease and seam. The ease normally defines the amount of space built in the pattern so that it can fit in a comfortable mean. Seam on the contrary is the space being added between the line which are cut and stitched.




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