Question

The process of making patterns with the help of body measurements is called

• A. Drafting
• B. Draping
• C. Slash and spread
• D. Flat pattern making

Hint:

• Pattern Drafting Creating a pattern from scratch using body measurements, calculations, and drafting tools.
• Draping Creating a pattern by shaping fabric on a 3D dress form.
• Flat Pattern Making A general term for creating patterns on a flat surface. It includes drafting from measurements AND manipulating existing basic patterns (slopers/blocks).
• Slash and Spread A technique used in flat pattern making to alter patterns.
• The key phrase "with the help of body measurements" points directly to drafting.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Pattern making is the process of creating a template (pattern) from which garment parts are cut. There are different methods:

• (a) Drafting (or Pattern Drafting): This method involves creating a pattern from scratch using specific body measurements and calculations based on geometric principles and standard formulas. It starts with measurements and uses tools like rulers, curves, and protractors to draw the pattern pieces directly on paper. This perfectly matches the description "making patterns with the help of body measurements."
• (b) Draping: This method involves creating a pattern by draping and pinning fabric directly onto a dress form (mannequin) that represents the body shape and size. The fabric is manipulated to create the desired garment style, and then this draped fabric is used to create a paper pattern. It uses a 3D form, not directly "body measurements" in the sense of numerical values used for drawing.
• (c) Slash and spread: This is a technique used in flat pattern making to alter a basic pattern (block or sloper) to add fullness, create new style lines, or change the shape. It involves cutting the pattern (slashing) and spreading the pieces apart. It's a pattern manipulation technique, not a primary method of creating a pattern from body measurements.
• (d) Flat pattern making: This is a broad term for creating patterns on a flat surface (paper). It can include drafting a pattern from measurements, or it can involve manipulating a pre-existing basic pattern block (sloper) to create new designs (this manipulation often uses techniques like slash-and-spread or pivoting darts). While drafting is a type of flat pattern making, "drafting" specifically emphasizes creation from measurements.

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