WEEK 1

01-04-2022

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GAYAPRIYA GNANASEELAN

BACHELOR OF FASHION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (HONOURS)

TAYLORS UNIVERSITY 

PATTERN DRAFTING & GARMENT MAKING 

WEEK 1 - INTRODUCTION &  PATTERN BLOCK MAKING

In our first class , my lecturer first explained regarding our module which was about what we will be learning throughout our semester . Later he went depth into our first lecture which was about what is pattern making . Then explained about fabrics and materials.

WHAT IS PATTERN MAKING ?

Pattern Making is Art. It is the art of manipulating and shaping a flat piece fabric to conform to one or more curves of human figure . Pattern making is a bridge function between design and production.

Pattern making is a process where designer or pattern maker transfer their design ideas from drawing into physical garment. This process is important to ensure designer achieve their desired outcome. Measurement of pattern and the way pattern define the fit of the garment.

FABRICS AND MATERIAL TYPES

Woven Fabrics 

* Fabrics that were created through a weaving process

* Weft & Warp interwoven to create the fabric

* It has Selvedges which contains information of fabric : size, materials , etc.

Non woven Fabrics 

* Non woven created without weaving process

* Its fabric formed by bonding the fibers together : soaking - compress - tangled

* Non - woven does not easily rip/fray 

TYPE OF FABRICS 

*COTTON -  known as a natural fiber material.

*CHIFFON - Light weight and available as natural and synthetic 

*LINEN -  light weight , natural 

*JERSEY - stretchable material available as natural and synthetic. 

*CREPE - medium to light weight fabric available as natural and synthetic

*LACE - Delicate fabric made of yarn and has a luxurious quality 

*LEATHER - Available as natural and synthetic 

*POLYESTER - Synthetic fabric and more durable

*SILK -  Natural fabric and more durable 

*TWEED - Made of wool and tweed 

*VELVET - Shiny , soft and durable fabric 

PATTERN BLOCK MAKING 

SIR'S MASTER PATTERN SKETCH 

While this is my work , as I was pretty slow I was able to only do Size 12 and somehow I managed to complete my Master pattern for Bodice size 12 by the end of the class. 

REFLECTION

Moreover , under our Taylors Moodle our lecturer informed our class  to bring certain tools to start pattern drafting  but unfortunately I could not bring those because that was my first ever class in university and I was way too lost , but I managed to  borrow tools from my lecturer and started to do the pattern drafting for bodice and sleeve . Pattern drafting for bodice was little easier than the sleeve , however since it was our first class , I took my own time and did slowly and carefully as one mistake can ruin the entire drawing. 

Later we did and almost completed the bodice block drawing for both size 10 and 12 and started to draw sleeve block for both sizes. Half of us couldn't finish the sleeves due to lack of time and was told to complete at home before next class, But somehow i was able to complete both . 

Apart from assignments and deadline , class was extremely fun and I learned a lot of new things and I loved specially the sketching part except the calculations . 

Most importantly ,  our lecturer was super cool and friendly so because of that I was able to learn and be more comfortable in my class .