Analysis of body-to-pattern relationship using traditional pattern drafting techniques: implications for automated digital prototyping
Digital prototyping was extensively employed in the clothing industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital Prototyping can optimise the level of accuracy, where the engineered fit will be close to the accurate fit. However, digital prototyping will not succeed without applications of the underlying...
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| Published in: | International journal of fashion design, technology and education Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 37 - 49 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon
Taylor & Francis
02-01-2024
Taylor & Francis Ltd |
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| Summary: | Digital prototyping was extensively employed in the clothing industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital Prototyping can optimise the level of accuracy, where the engineered fit will be close to the accurate fit. However, digital prototyping will not succeed without applications of the underlying theories of manual pattern development. This paper aims to critically review the traditional pattern drafting techniques, including ease allowances, and transfer that tacit knowledge to 2D CAD pattern developments. Five established pattern drafting methods for women's upper torso garments were selected and examined to check the reliability of body-to-pattern relationship. However, none of the techniques has accurate clothing fit, which implies that the current pattern drafting techniques do not explicitly consider the body-to-pattern relationship. Further, it was determined that traditional pattern drafting techniques could not directly translate to automated digital drafting. The key findings of this experimental research support future developments in automated digital prototyping. |
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| ISSN: | 1754-3266 1754-3274 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17543266.2023.2230270 |