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Pattern making Tools
We don't have to get all the curve rulers and all the tools we see on the internet for pattern drafting before we draft a pattern.
Yes you heard me right.

Basic tools needed to draft a pattern include:

Pattern paper
Pattern master (this can serve as a curve ruler e.g hip curve, armhole curve , etc)
Long ruler
Tape
Tracing wheel
Pattern paper scissors
Pencil
Eraser

Now try and recognise each of the tools below by naming them in the comment box.

And so we can make our first pattern

Babe of life. Biko continue this great thread.

princessrahy:
Pattern making Tools
We don't have to get all the curve rulers and all the tools we see on the internet for pattern drafting before we draft a pattern.
Yes you heard me right.

Basic tools needed to draft a pattern include:

Pattern paper
Pattern master (this can serve as a curve ruler e.g hip curve, armhole curve , etc)
Long ruler
Tape
Tracing wheel
Pattern paper scissors
Pencil
Eraser

Now try and recognise each of the tools below by naming them in the comment box.

And so we can make our first pattern

Watch this video and see how I drafted my basic skirt sloper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Wld4Dn58g

For an efficient work, a patternmaker must have the proper tools in order to work accurately and perfectly. So we are going to take a look at some required tools for patternmaking and their uses. The following tools are the essential tools for a patternmaker. 1. Pattern maker 2. Pins 3. Scissors 4. Pen, pencils and marker 5. Rulers 6. Curves rulers (hip curve, French curve, vary curve). 7. Stapler 8. Tape 9. Tailor’s chalk 10. Measuring tape The above are the basic tools, now let us take a look at all the patternmaking tools and their functions. 1. All pins: All pins are fine, long, rust proof pins. Used for attaching muslin pieces together and for draping. Used to fasten parts and pieces of pattern paper. 2. Magnetic pin holder / pin cushion: Used to hold pins. 3. Muslin: A plain weave fabric made from bleached or unbleached yarns which vary in weight and in texture. Used to experiment and develop design concepts. 4. Push pins: Drum shaped 1/2" long p” used for pivoting and transferring points. Used to hold pattern pieces and fabric on table.

5. Tracing wheel: An instrument with small serrated or needle point wheel mounted on one end of a handle. Used for transferring markings from paper patterns on the muslin” 6. Tailor chalk: 11/2" X 11/2" square of white or coloured chalk of wax. Used for marking on fabric. 7. Notcher: Cuts a narrow U shape on pattern used to indicate seam allowance, centrelines, ease and dart intake. 8. 12" / 24" scale: Long ruler 12" / 24" metal or plastic. Used to mark straight lines to measure. 9. Measuring tape : Metal tipped narrow, firmly woven double tape of cloth or plastic usually 60" long (150cm) marked with both inches and centimetres. 10. Grading scale: 2" X 18" transparent straight plastic with grid in inches and fraction of inches (or millimetres) ruler. 11. Pencil: Used to mark lines in developing the muslin, pattern or sloper. 12. L-square: Plastic or metal ruler with two arms at right angles of varying lengths usually 12" and 24". Used to square off corners. Establish perpendicular lines, reference paints and lines. 13. Dress form: A standardized duplication of a human torso, cotton padded and canvas covered, set on a movable, light adjustable stand and compressible shoulders and sloper. Used to take measurements, develop pattern, fit garment samples to alter garments, to establish style lines for the garment. 14. Pattern paper : Strong white paper available in variety of weights and widths. 15. Newsprint paper : Used for rough drafts.
16. Thick brown paper: Strong brown papers for finished pattern. Used for preliminary patterns drafting and development of the final pattern. 17. Sloper/master/block/basic pattern making: A pattern of a garment, without style lines, or seam allowance developed from specific measurements of a given size, dress forms. Used as tool from which other patterns may be developed, to facilitate the development of original styles and to develop various bodices, skirt, dress, pants, sleeve designs. 18. Carbon paper : Coated paper on one side with white or coloured wax, used to transfer marking on fabric or paper. 19. Transparent tape : A clear plastic narrow continuous stripes with an adhesive surface on one side, available in roll. Used to hold paper pieces and mend tears. 20. Paper shears/scissors : A cutting instrument, ranging in size from 8" to 12", with two sharply pointed straight blades. Used to cut paper patterns. 21. Tailor’s shears : A cutting instrument ranging in size from 12" to 16" with two wide blades. Used to cut fabric and muslin. 22. Magnet: A high carbon alloy steel that has a property of attracting iron and steel can be of any shape. Used to pick up pins and needles. 23. Pin cushion : A small firmly stuffed pillow made in a variety of shapes and sizes. Used to hold pins, needles for easy accessibility and storage. 24. Curves curves  French curve: used for shaping armhole and necklines  Sleigh curves: used for shaping neclines, armholes, pockets, collars and curves.
 Hip curve: for shaping of hips, lapels, and hem  Vary form curve to blend and shape armhole necklines. 25. Stapler and remover: prevents pattern from slipping when working on more than one pattern papers. 26. Awl: used for piercing hole in a pattern to indicate the end of darts, pockets, and button hole placements.

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DIARY OF A TAILOR TO BE

Chapter 1

SEARCH AND FIND

it was a hot afternoon and I am tired, seeing the large sign board in the front gave me hope, I know this might be the last place I will check before the evening runs out, it was almost four and I will have to get back home very soon before I am declared lost, I trust my mother for that, I had been out of the house as early as seven!

What was I even looking for? To my mum, I was busy looking for job, she want me to get one as quickly as possible and had even told all her friends about me, everyone keep promising they would be on the lookout for me, but nothing seem forthcoming! It was not funny at all.

Sometimes I feel probably the plan was not get a job. It was not easy staying at home all day especially when my cousins who were behind me in school then are already working and some has cars! I know how mummy feels when they asked her about me! In fact I pity that poor woman, my dad does not really care about the rush, all that matters to him is that you are fine, in fact he sent pocket money for the month into my account the day before and even pretended he didn’t to my mum, it is our secret, I know she would feel so bad when she get to know.

Every parents want their children to go to school, be the top of their class, graduate, find a job (a very lucrative one), get married in that order, some parents even want more, graduate, get a master degree or even an MBA, get a million dollar job, get married to the prince charming, join the big leagues, have the kids and be the talk of the town, well that is what my mum wanted! It was her dream for all of us, Dad provide the money and as an obedient daughter that I am, I did all that… surprise? I am a graduate of economics from that almighty University! I went back for my MBA! I graduated, did my ICEN! So you can call me a chartered Economist! And that was two years ago!

“How come you aren’t employed? Was what everyone do ask of me!

The story is just like that of every other youths who was unemployed, some employers told us we are over qualified and some offer us a salary that would make us cry, believe me, I cried sometimes after interview! The top companies wont employ us without any links, you have to know someone to bring you in, not even when you graduate with the first class from Harvard!

“Take it dear!” my mum would say but I know I won’t, so I never take any and the pressure keep increasing.

“You have to start something with your life.” My mum said to me the several days before and I realized, she is right. I think about it all night wondering what to do, then an idea stuck me early that morning, become the boss!

Now I am thinking like that motivation speaker abi?
I was one of the best in my class, I know all the interviewers I have meant know I am good, so if they do not find mw worthy! Perhaps it was because they are scared of me, I resolved.
I closed my eyes and think of what area I can command!

Catering? My mum will slap me for that! I am not a foodie, not ever fancy me about it, I know I am a good cook, at least I cook and everyone eat without complains but I never think of having a career there!
Makeup artist? No

Event Manager! No

Okay, fashion design? Well,…. Yes, I think I can take that, I am a fashion lover, in fact the plan is to have a basic knowledge to know how to make some basic garments for myself during NYSC but I never get that time and so I didn’t do anything about it.
Hmmm, I sighed, It was one of the areas everyone seem to be rushing into these days, we have over fifteen of them on my street!

Was that the best idea? I asked myself but I know that area was the best for me, because I know myself, however I prayed over it, I need God intervention.

I remembered a Professor word,

“in any thing you do, be the best you can be for that is the greatest weapon between you and your competitors. “
Exactly and I know that is what I must do, I just have to try to be the best…

To be continued...

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Hi guys. Please do check out my YouTube channel where I create sewing + patternmaking and overall dressmaking content. You can start with this tutorial on the cowl neckline. I hope you enjoy and hope to see you in my comments. The channel is Atolagbe Oginni.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGW71O_rcLM