Basic Pattern Drafting: Meaning And Advantages Of Using Pattern In Garment Making

It is important to state the meaning of pattern. Pattern refers to the plan of a garment which shows the shape of garments pieces and gives indication on how to stitch garment pieces together.
It can also be defined as a piece of paper drafted/drawn and cut to sizes and shapes used for cutting out fabric pieces for sewing out dresses.
In summary, pattern is a paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before cutting out and assembling. Pattern is uses as a guide when cutting fabric for garment making.
Pattern Drafting: Is a Method of obtaining Pattern by working from a measurement of a figure according to set of instructions. The instructions are interpreted into drawings or shapes on paper which is used for garment construction or making.
The process of pattern Drafting involves use of a set of measurement obtained from a figure, following a set of guided instructions. Apart from pattern Drafting method there are other methods of producing or developing pattern which include: modelling, knock-off design, modifying from a set of pattern, computer-aided design among others.
Advantages Of Using Pattern In Garment Making
1. It saves time (especially if garment will be mass produced)
2. It reduces fabric waste
3. It provides correct fit to the body
4. With pattern it is not difficult and cut complicated styles of garment
5. Pattern provides record of used styles which can be reproduced when needed
6. Pattern can be grades into different sizes.
7. It is very helpful when garment is to be mass produced.