Planning of clothing design, pattern making and cutting

In this chapter, garment-pattern construction, pattern making and fabric utilisation are discussed. The chapter first discusses garment-pattern construction, and pattern-pieces and their preparation. It then explains the cutting-marker process, before defining cutting-marker parameters that impact on the quality of the garment parts to be cut. The chapter then discusses technological requirements when arranging pattern-pieces in a cutting-marker. Finally, the chapter describes the factors affecting efficient cutting-marker utilisation.