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Patternmaking Terms

Pattern drafting: A system of patternmaking that depends on measurements taken from a form or 

model to create basic, foundation, or design patterns.

Flat patternmaking: A system of patternmaking that is dependent on previously developed patterns.

The working pattern is manipulated by using the slash or pivotal method to create design patterns.

Basic pattern set: A five-piece pattern set, consisting of front and back bodice and skirt and a long

sleeve, which represents the dimensions of a specific form or figure. It is developed without design

features. It is always traced for patternmaking when using theslash and spread technique.

Working pattern: Any pattern used as a base for manipulation when generating design patterns.

Pattern plot: The act of placing lines on a traced copy of the working pattern relating directly to the

design features. The lines are used as guidelines for pattern manipulation.

Pattern manipulation: The act of slashing and spreading or pivoting a pattern section to alter itsoriginal shape. The new pattern shape represents design features of the garment.

Design pattern: The finished pattern that contains all of the features related to the design.

Pivotal point: A designated point on the patten (for example, the bust point). The pattern is slashed

to, or pivoted from, this point. This allows the pattern shape to be altered without changing its size or 

fit.