Prepare and Cut Materials

for Casual Apparel

Prepared by:
Monica Denise Sario
 Fabric layout involves laying out the fabric, pinning
the pattern with the fabric and matching grains by
measuring and securing the pins to the grain lines and
also that the pins should be in right quantity.
 Fabrics are made with the lengthwise grain running
vertically on the body. Place the fabric on large cutting
surface such as a cutting board, table, or cabinet,
counter top. Patterns may be secured to the fabric by
pinning or by weights – actual pattern weights can be
purchased.
 Fabrics are made with the lengthwise grain running
vertically on the body. Place the fabric on large cutting
surface such as a cutting board, table, or cabinet,
counter top. Patterns may be secured to the fabric by
pinning or by weights – actual pattern weights can be
purchased.
Next, measure the distance from one end of the arrow to
the selvage or to the folded edge. Move to the other end
of the arrow and measure. The distance should be the
same at both ends. Pin and measure. The distance
should be the same at both ends. Pin at each end of the
arrowsa.
When pattern pieces are on the fold, be sure to place
them exactly on the fold. If a piece is to be cut to a
single thickness, be sure to flip the pattern over to cut
the second one. Otherwise, you can end up with two
pieces for the same side. When cutting on double fabric,
the pattern pieces may be laid right or wrong sidee up.
Some fabrics require a one-way layout.
After all pattern pieces have been positioned grain
perfect, complete the pinning process, and place the
pins in the fabric with their points in toward the outer
edge of the pattern. Pins should be perpendicular to the
stitching lines and the cutting line.
Place only enough pins to hold the pattern in place.
Putting too many pins in the pattern piece can actually
cause to cut the piece larger than needed. Be sure to pin
at corners and along straight and curved edges.
Each project requires a different fabric type. From soft,
stretchy jersey material, and natural type of silk, to
organic types of cotton fabric and types of convas
fabric, the right textile can make all the difference.
Choose your fabric by carefully resaearching its
characteristics and uses, depending on your specific
project. When working on your DIY project, such as
upholstery, clothing, accessories, or furnishings etc.
These types will help you determine which types of
fabric will be right for you.
METHOD OF PATTERN
MAKING
Drafting method

Pattern making is art to learn and should be followed

carefully.
Drafting method
• Drafting is the system of drawing patterns on paper
with the mechanical precision on the basis of body
measurementrs.
• Drafting can be done on ordinary brown paper which
is not too thin.
• A sharp pencil, ruler, ‘L’ scale or set squares are
needed to make a pattern with straight lines and
smooth curves.
Drafting method
• The following principles should be understood before
starting to attempt drafting.
• Drafting has a set of instructions like Draw a line AB
measuring half waisst round” which has to be followed
to get the paper pattern.
Important points to remember while
Drafting Patterns
1. Patterns should be made larger than the body size by
adding ease allowance to the actual measurement. This
gives the garment freedom of movement, ease, and
comfort in wearing. Normally 5 cm allowance is given
around the chest and 1 – 2.5 cm for other
measurements.
2. For identical designs where the right and left side of
the garment are same, only one side is needed to be
made in paper. It can be reserved and copied for the
opposite side.
3. It is better to draft the baic pattern block first then
while cutting, seam alowances should be added to the
pattern and markings should be made on the fabric.
Thank you for Listening!
References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
mHAvKunPGgg
https://anyflip.com/czgge/sdgd/basic