does anyone know how you would cut a pattern from a sketch you drew? i know how to sew and draw, i just dont understand how pieces go from the paper, to fabric.
2007-12-11 10:39:03 · 5 answers · asked by marissa k 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
It is surprisingly complex and I don't think you will learn it from here. An alternative way to go about it is to get a tailor's dummy, make it your size and drape the fabric around to make what you want and then cut it to size, making appropriate darts etc as you go. Lot's of people work this way but be prpared to waste the fabric, don't buy anything expensive for your first attempt. You woud be better making a toille (practise) from a cheap fabric before you attempt the real thing.
Why not take a city and guilds course or similar US equivalent and learn how to do it properly?
2007-12-11 10:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by dizzzybubble 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but many larger towns and cities have draping and pattern-making classes available. See if there are any available in your area. It would be best for you to learn in a classroom setting as the teacher will be able to critique your work and help you. You will also be taught how to analyze a designer's sketch and turn it into a garment. There are some good books available and these may be somewhat helpful but the best way to learn is to take a course of study at a school which specializes in this. There are also some independent fabric stores that offer classes and seminars on draping and pattern-making. If it's not possible at this time to take an actual class, check out Kenneth D. King and Margaret Islander Sewing Systems. Both have teaching aids for learning draping and/or pattern-making. These two just happen to come to my mind right away but there are others. Hope this helps a bit--happy sewing!
2007-12-12 14:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by bookmaeven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how ever you can do it. First the sketch has to be in the scale you are going to work with. you can cut it out and lay it on the fabric and pin it to the fabric. add in you cut line for hems and then cut it out. remove the pins and paper pattern and pin the fabric back together. some people use a star wheel and chalk to mark the pattern to leave chalk marks on the fabrics. you may have to get butcher paper to have paper large enough to lay out dress or shirt patterns if you are not going to have a lot of cuts and pieces to put back together. If it is you first time, good luck and take you time cutting and re check you line to make sure they are were you want them.
2007-12-11 11:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by blackheart_987 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local library.
Our library has a lot of books on sewing.
It's sounds like an interesting challenge.
I took two years sewing in high school and later I took a tailoring class. I learned the tricks of the trade.
I made a ladies suit and lined the jacket and made my children's coats, also with lining, all their cloths; that taught me so much.
Sewing is becoming a lost art.
I wish I could help you more.
I know how to adjust an actual pattern.
Would it help to buy a pattern with a simple design and go from there?
2007-12-11 11:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cut out the pattern, pin it to the fabric, and cut the fabric
2007-12-11 12:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kira 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋