DRESSMAKING 5

• Pattern drafting


  The process of creating a pattern or template for a garment or clothing item
• Pattern


  A template or guide used to cut out the pieces of a garment
• Basic/Block Pattern


  A simple, basic pattern that can be used as a starting point to create more complex patterns
• The success of a project is contained of different processes. Pattern Drafting is one of the most important procedures for making clothes/dresses.
• Though some people mistaken that pattern drafting is hard to learn, your determination will determine your knowledge and skills in pattern drafting.
• Pajamas are a common type of sleeping garment.
• In dressmaking, customer satisfaction depends on the body measurements, height, body shape and the patterns you would make, not on his/her age.
• When you learn pattern drafting, it can be a long-lasting source of income for the family.
• Tools used in pattern drafting

  • L-Square
  • Hip curve
  • Pencil
  • French curve
  • Tape measure
  • Pattern Paper
• Measurements needed for drafting front and back pajama trousers

  • Full length
  • Hip Circumference
  • Crotch/Rise/Seat
  • Bottom circumference
• Procedures in Drafting Pattern for Front Pajama Trousers

  1. Draw construction line

  2. A-B is the full length

  3. A-C is the crotch/Rise/Seat plus 1.5 inch

  4. Square out point B-C

  5. C-D is 1/4 of hips circumference plus 3/4 inch

  6. Square up point D to line A

  7. D-F is 1.5 inches outward

  8. D-G is 2.5 inches towards E

  9. Shape front crotch with French Curve

  10. B-I is 1/2 of the bottom circumference plus 1/2 inch

  11. Connect point F and I with a straight line

  12. Get the midpoint of F-I, and mark as point H

  13. J is 1/2 inch from H inward

  14. Connect point FJ to I with a curve ruler

  15. Cut front pattern along A-C-B-I-H-F-G and E
• Procedures in Drafting Pattern for Back Pajama Trousers


  1. Trace the front pajama trousers

  2. Add 1.5 inches from F outward and mark it as point K

  3. E-L is 3/4 inch inward

  4. Extend 1.25 inch upward from point L and mark it as M. Connect M to A with straight line

  5. N 1/2 inch down from K, connect G and N with French Curve

  6. J-O, I-P is 3/4 inch outward. Connect N, O, P with slight curve

  7. Cut back pajama pants pattern along lines A, C, B, M, G, N, O and P