Pattern Drafting Essay

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Drafting: A system of pattern making that depends on measurements taken from a form or model to create basic, foundation, or design patterns. Pattern: A pattern is the paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before cutting out and assembling (sometimes called paper patterns). Pattern drafting: Drawing a paper pattern by positioning lines, points, and curves in a prescribed manner. Bodkin: Long, flat, needle-like tool used to thread elastic through casing. Point presser: A small tool used to get inside a tight corner or small space for ease of pressing. Point turner: A tool used to turn a sewn corner to the right side with a sharp, crisp point. Seam roll: A cylindrical-shaped pressing tool used to…show more content…
Baste: Temporary long running stitches created by hand or machine to hold fabric in place before the final stitching. Back tack: The end of seam when one stitch backwards for a few stitches to anchor the stitch. Backstitch: It is a strong stitch that doubles back on the last stitch. It is perfect for securing seams and mending. There are a variety of backstitch styles; one version is the pick stitch. Hand-overcast: A hand stitch that wraps around an edge like a spiral. Loop stitches: These are stitches formed by the loop section of a serge or over locker. Edge stitch: It is a kind of straight stitching very close to the edge of a seam, trim, or outer edge. It secures seam allowances, prevents the edge from stretching, and supports the fabric. Hem: Finished bottom edge of a garment. Hem allowance: Hem allowance is the distance between the cutting line and the hemline. Hemline: Hemline is the lowest edge of the garment once the hem is sewn. Double-fold hem: A hem that's folded once for the hem allowance and a second time to enclose the raw

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