Introduction
Hey there, I hope you are doing well. When it comes to fashion designing, pattern making plays an important role. At the best fashion design college, students are trained to understand core concepts like pattern making in a practical way. But, what is pattern making? In this blog, we are gonna talk about the meaning of pattern making and the types of patterns. Moreover, we’ll also discuss the tools which are used for pattern making. On the other hand, you’ll get to know about ‘who are patternmakers?’.What is Pattern Making?
Patternmaking is the foundation of a garment. In simple terms, patternmaking is plotting the measurements or specs to create a paper template of a garment. Then, the garment template is used to cut the fabric. Later on, which is to be sewn into a garment. Certainly, it is an art that helps in manipulating and shaping a flat piece of fabric to more curves of the human figure. The body has height, width, and depth but the design is flat. Darts are the basis of all pattern making which converts the flat piece of cloth into a three-dimensional form and lastly fits the bulges of the body. Likewise, it is a practical and mathematical-based subject by which one can make designer garments easily, once they are well-versed with the basics.Types of Patterns
- Flat Pattern Drawing
- Drafting
- Fashion Draping
Tools used for Pattern Making
There are various pattern making tools that are vastly used to create patterns:-
- Straight pins
- Straight pin holder
- Scissors
- Pencils and pens
- Rulers
- Curve rules
- Hanger hooks or ringers
- Pushpins
- Magic mend scotch tape
- Black twill tape
- Notcher
- Tracing wheels
- Awl
- Metal weight
- Measuring tape
- Tailor’s chalk
Pattern making is quite interesting and important for a student. Likewise, it helps people of all age groups to develop designs and understand them in technical terms.
It is defined as a technique or method of drawing patterns on brown paper with a proper method that is based on body measurements or a standard measurement chart.
Fitting symbols marks are placed on long seams so that accuracy is maintained when sewing the seam.
Who are Patternmakers?
Patternmakers are a combination of engineering skills and designing skills, and they capture the design not only for fit but also for styles given by the designer.
Basically, they should have the ability to understand what the designer wants and translate that into pattern lines that ensure the garment fits correctly. A pattern maker should have a large set of tools that can be used for different specifications or designs to achieve desired results.
Patternmakers draft patterns based on a designer’s sketch of a style.
Lastly, a pattern is a type of template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before being cut out and stitched. It is the actual copy of different parts of a garment.
To create a simple design, a pattern maker follows five essential steps: gathering materials, taking proper measurements, adding styles and designs, grading the design, and draping it to achieve the final garment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. What are the eligibility criteria for a Fashion Design Course?
Ans. The institution requires completion of 10+2 (any stream).
Q.2 What is the duration of Fashion Design Course?
Ans. Complete Fashion Design B Voc. Degree Course duration is for 3 years.
Q.3. Is Diploma available in Designing course?
Ans. Yes, it is available.
- Diploma – 1 year
- Advance Diploma – 2 Year
- Under Graduate Degree Program – 3 year
Q.4. What are career options after studying Fashion Design?
Ans. There are various fields you can choose such as:-
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Stylist
- Fashion Model
- Garment Constructor
- CAD Designer
- Illustrator
- Fashion Photographer
- Fashion Trainer
- Merchandiser
Q.5. What is Fashion Design Course?
Ans. A Fashion Design Course teaches students how to create clothing and accessories, covering sketching, textiles, fashion styles, garment construction and fashion trends.
Q.6. What skills are required for Fashion Designing?
Ans. Creativity, drawing skills, attention to detail, knowledge of fabrics, and a sense of style are important.
Q.7. Is Fashion Design a good career option?
Ans. Yes, if you are passionate and creative, the industry offers opportunities in fashion houses, media, retail, and entrepreneurship.
Q.8. Are internships included in the course?
Ans. Yes, with the most reputed designers and export houses.
Blog by:
Ms. Anshika Gupta
HOD, Department of Fashion Designing
Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur