PROJECT 1: MASTER PATTERN BLOCK

Week 2 (01/09/2021) - Week 4 (15/09/2021)

Faith Aimee Choong Jia Yi / 0345509

Introduction to Pattern Drafting & Garment Making [DST63504]

Task 01: Master Pattern Block

LECTURE [08/09]

There are three different types of patterns used by fashion designers when drafting a pattern piece.

Block Pattern

The basic pattern is used for all. It is traced onto a paper to produce the working pattern.

Working Pattern

This pattern is used for marking the basic style lines and design features. Pattern section may be traced off for further development.

Final Pattern

The pattern where the garment pieces will be cut and there is a clear marking of the information on this pattern block for making the garment.

Basic Guides for Seam Allowances

Side seam 1.5-2cm

Style panel seam 1-1.5cm

Enclosed seam 0.5cm

Hems 2-5cm

PATTERN INSTRUCTION:

1. Labeling- Name each pattern block piece.
2. Guidelines- Centre back and front line to be drawn on the pattern block.
3. Number of pieces- Amount of pieces to be cut.
4. Folds
5. Notches (markings)
6. Seam Allowances
7. Construction lines- darts, stitch lines, and any decorative accessories.
8. Grainline- A guideline when tracing the pattern onto the fabric.
9. Pattern size- Size 10/12?
10. Style no- Style number for each design.

PROJECT 1

To create a Master Pattern Block for the following:

• Bodice (Size 10/12)
• Sleeve (Size 10/12)
• Skirt (Size 10/12)
• Pants (Size 10/12)

PROGRESS

In week 2's tutorial session with Mr Riza, we were taught how to draw a bodice pattern block and the sleeve pattern block. We were given a step-by-step handout on how to draw the bodice and sleeve pattern block, which includes both sizes 10 and 12.

Bodice Block Size 12 [Drafting]

I completed both of my bodice and sleeve pattern blocks sizes 10 and 12. In week 3' tutorial session, Mr Riza held a consultation session to give us feedback on our bodice block so far.

FEEDBACK

By: Mr Riza

"Refine the armhole curve as well as the sleeve crown. The armhole and sleeve crown measurement must be 2-4cm difference."

Bodice Block Size 10 [Drafting]

Bodice Block Size 12 [Drafting]

In this week 3's tutorial session, Mr Riza also taught us how to draw the trouser pattern block for sizes 10 and 12. As for the skirt pattern block, Mr Riza wanted us to try drawing the skirt pattern block on our own as he mention it was the easiest pattern block among the others. We were given the step-by-step handout for the pants and skirt pattern block.

I drafted all the pattern blocks; sleeve, bodice, trouser, and skirt onto a brand new mahjong paper. Before tracing out my pattern blocks onto the boxboard, I needed to get Mr Riza's feedback on my pattern blocks so far.

Skirt Block Size 10 [Pattern on Mahjong Paper]

Skirt Block Size 12 [Pattern on Mahjong Paper]

Trouser Block Size 10 [Pattern on Mahjong Paper]

Trouser Block Size 12 [Pattern on Mahjong Paper]

Bodice & Sleeve Size 10 [Pattern on Mahjong Paper]

FEEDBACK

By: Mr Riza

"My feedback from Mr Riza on my bodice & sleeve pattern block size 12 was to refine the sleeve crown curve a little."

[Before] Bodice & Sleeve Size 12

I refined my sleeve crown curve so that it's more smooth. Below is my newly re-edited bodice and sleeve pattern block for size 12.

[After] Bodice & Sleeve Size 12

After receiving my feedback from Mr Riza, I was good to move on to the next step which is to transfer the pattern block onto the boxboard. Using the tracing wheel I outline the pattern block from the mahjong paper onto the boxboard. 

Trouser Size 10 [Pattern on Boxboard]

Bodice & Sleeve Size 10 & 12 [Pattern on Boxboard]

Skirt Size 10 & 12 [Pattern on Boxboard]

Trouser Size 12 [Pattern on Boxboard]

Once I've completed tracing all of my pattern blocks, I cut them out one by one. Each pattern block has a front and back part except for the sleeve block. I used a marker to trace out the darts and notches while the guidelines are traced out using a pencil.

Bodice Size 10

Bodice Size 12

Skirt Size 10

Skirt Size 12

Trouser Size 10

Trouser Size 12

Sleeve Size 10

Sleeve Size 12

I lay out each of my pattern blocks onto plain white paper so that I could capture the shape and form of the pattern blocks. I labeled each block so that it's more organized and it's easy to know which block is which especially which size, 10 or 12

REFLECTION

This assignment was quite overwhelming for me because I didn't expect to learn back all of my basic mathematics. At first, I didn't really know what this block would be used for in fashion design until a few lectures and tutorial sessions with Mr Riza I kind of grasp the importance of these pattern blocks. When we were given the step-by-step handouts in week 2, it looked complex because of all the wordings and measurements written down on this handout. After doing this pattern block over and over again it is much easier to comprehend what's written down on the handout. Overall I'm quite glad that this project is over but during this project, I've gained knowledge and an understanding of how to construct these pattern blocks.