pattern paper

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Thu, 02/23/2012 - 23:55
vbaouy
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The block pattern video recommended esel paper for pattern, but i can't find a thin esel paper, and they sell a lot of tracing paper for pattern. Do you recommended using sheer tracing paper to draft pattern?

 

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Wed, 02/29/2012 - 17:49
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Nehzat
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Re: Pattern Paper

Dear vbaouy,

Yes you can use sheer paper to draft your pattern. I use esle paper since it is not see trough and shows up better on camera.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Thu, 03/01/2012 - 19:06
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masi20082008
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Hey Nezhat,

This might seem like such a silly question but why do we even need to make paper block patterns?

I know in general that the basic pattern you can make on muslin or paper to cut fabric correct? But why do we need to mark all those points on paper? Also, your videos are very specific about the measurements but I'm not sure how those measurements could apply to everyone?

Another question i have is why do we draft and drape a bodice? I have successfully draped a front and back half bodice (half pieces) but I'm not sure why I did that and what do we use it for? Do we copy the other two and just connect them?? 

Thanks a million :) :) 

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Wed, 03/07/2012 - 15:21
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Nehzat
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Re: Why do we need to draft block patterns on paper

 Dear masi20082008,

The reason we draft block patterns on paper is to give us the ability to have a very accurate measurement of the body on paper. The block pattern is a basic fitted pattern that we can then use as a basis for many different styles. Once you make a block pattern for yourself or some one else, you are sure that the garment you are cutting and sewing will fit.

This way of sewing a garment has several advantages over other techniques. A few of these advantages are that you will spend less time adjusting the garment as you sew, you will save on fabric and time and need to do less fitting as well. Because of these benefits you can start a project confidently and be relaxed and enjoy the process of sewing the garment.

If your draped pattern is symmetrical on the front and back, you can put the pieces on the fold of the fabric and cut your garment pieces out. 

Hope this explains this concepts to you.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

 

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