WEEKLY TRAINING REPORT ON PATTERN MAKING

SUBMITTED BY

ISTIAQUE AHMAD

VF 3RD WAY MANUFACTURING ARUNIMA 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 individuals aptitude. 4. What patternmaking 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 42MWXWY Bk 2 N Based on fabric type fabric code: G=shrinkage fabric N=without shrinkage fabric S=shell fabric L=Pocketing fabric
Z= Finished fabric

Vendor Tusuka Style no Back parts second submission No shrinkage 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 White Pocket Coin Pocket Back Part Front Part Loop Single Fly Double Fly Back Pocket Riser Waistband Total 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 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 Checking 2. Accurate Measurement Checking 3. Shape Checking 4. Sewing Allowance Checking 5. Shrinkage Allowance Checking Patternmaking is one of the earliest steps in the development of a garment. It is a craft that has evolved over the centuries into a skilled technical process. Today, patternmaking tools have been carefully tailored to quickly perform repetitive timeconsuming 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.