WEEKLY TRAINING REPORT ON

“PATTERN MAKING”

SUBMITTED BYISTIAQUE AHMAD

VF 3RD WAY MANUFACTURINGARUNIMA GROUP

1. What is a Pattern?

Ans: Pattern of a Garment is a template or blueprint, based on which the parts of a garment are cut from fabric. The patterns can be prepared using strong brown papers, strong white paper or cardboard. These are called Paper Patterns.

2. Who designs patterns?

Ans: Experienced Pattern Masters design Pattern.

3. How long is the training curve for a Pattern maker?

Ans: Training curve for a pattern maker is Three to Six Months depending on individual’s aptitude.

4. What pattern–making software do we use in VF Asia and its regional offices?

Ans: VF Asia and its regional offices are using Gerber, Accumark technology for pattern making. In 3rd Way at Arunima Group we use Gerber for Pattern making.

5. How are individual pattern files saved? Under what file format extension?

Ans: First e-pattern is made according to PDM to Garber software. Then it is saved to an assigned folder under the file extension of “.pds”.

6. How are pattern names decided? What nomenclature, if any, does VF use to name patterns?

Ans: Pattern names are decided according to their vendor, style parts &fabric type. Nomenclatures

that are using in pattern making are: -

XX XXXXXXX XX – J X X

Fabric Type

Submission No

Parts Name

Style Name

Vendor Code

Example: TK42MWXWYBK-J 2N. Here,

TK Vendor Tusuka42MWXWY Style noBk Back parts2 second submissionN No shrinkage fabric

Based on fabric type fabric code: -G=shrinkage fabricN=without shrinkage fabricS=shell fabricL=Pocketing fabricZ= Finished fabric

7. How many pattern pieces make up a Basic 5-pkt Jeans?

Ans: There are about 17 pattern pieces needed to make a basic Five Pocket Jeans.

Pocket Facing 2White Pocket 2Coin Pocket 1Back Part 2Front Part 2Loop 1Single Fly 1Double Fly 1Back Pocket 2Riser 2Waistband 1Total 17

8. What is meant by shell pattern pieces? What is meant by lining or non-shell pattern pieces?

Ans: Shell Pattern Pieces means pattern made for Body Fabric i.e. shell fabric, A shell fabric is the outer layer of warm clothing or it can be a single-layer outer jacket or shirt.

Pattern made for lining fabric are called lining or non-shell pattern pieces.

9. What is Grading and why is it important?

Ans: Pattern grading is an essential part of pattern making because Grading rules determine how patterns increase or decrease to create different sizes. Fabric type also influences the pattern grading standards. Generally, pattern grading adjusts for people of different ages and genders.

10. What quality checks do we have in pattern-making? Know the importance of patterns in high volume manufacturing.

Ans: Quality Checks in Pattern Making are:1. Pattern Block Number Checking2. Accurate Measurement Checking3. Shape Checking4. Sewing Allowance Checking5. Shrinkage Allowance Checking

Patternmaking is one of the earliest steps in the development of a garment. It is acraft that has evolved over the centuries into a skilled technical process. Today, patternmaking tools have been carefully tailored to quickly perform repetitive time-consuming tasks, allowing apparel companies to cater to the fast paced world of fashion and low cost high volume manufacturing. As technology improves and research intensifies, patternmaking software packages continue to become more sophisticated. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, standardized patterns were seminal to the success high volume manufacturing of ready-to-wear clothing.