{"id":2636,"date":"2018-08-29T06:03:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T05:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.utelier.com\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2019-08-02T13:09:44","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T12:09:44","slug":"get-the-best-out-of-your-pattern-cutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fashioninsiders.co\/toolkit\/top-tips\/get-the-best-out-of-your-pattern-cutter\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Top Tips to Get the Best Out of Your Pattern Cutter"},"content":{"rendered":"
How to get the best out of your pattern cutter should be at the forefront of your mind if you\u2019re about to embark on developing a fashion range.<\/p>\n
However, if you\u2019re new to the fashion industry understanding how to find the \u2018best\u2019 pattern cutter<\/a>\u00a0is, could be hard to decipher.<\/p>\n In the first instance, a pattern cutter will need some information from you and our selection of Top Tips<\/a> will clarify what that information should be.<\/p>\n In order not to waste time and to be able to get the best out of your pattern cutter, clear, detailed flat drawings are the first items you need to collate for your first meeting.<\/p>\n These should include front and back views with ALL seam and design details. The type of seams you require should also be listed as seam allowances vary from seam to seam. Topstitching details should be clearly drawn on every seam that requires them.<\/p>\n For example, are you after an edge stitch<\/a> or a foot stitch? Details such as pocket types, collar shapes and front fly details should be magnified, annotated and highlighted and include all measurements.<\/p>\n All dart placements should also be drawn on your flats or discussed with the pattern cutter if you\u2019re unsure of the best type of dart to use or its placement on the garment. In fact, I would suggest that you overdo it by including too much information as this will enable your pattern cutter to give you a fair estimate for their time.<\/p>\n If your pattern cutter is using their own blocks you will need to give them your sample size measurements<\/a>. Your measurements will be based on your ideal customers sizing. These measurements will be compared to the standard size block measurements your pattern cutter has and tweaked accordingly.<\/p>\n1. Sketches and Flat Drawings<\/h3>\n
2. Measurements: Body<\/h3>\n