Feature-based fashion flat sketch design using automatic module alignment algorithm
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 28 September 2021
Issue publication date: 23 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to develop an easy-to-use CAD software for fashion flat sketch that can create new sketches by combining the flat sketch modules.
Design/methodology/approach
A sample fashion flat module database was constructed by performing a sketch modularization process as well as a morphological analysis. In addition, an automatic module assembling algorithm was developed to create new sketches using the database.
Findings
The module assembling algorithm enabled the users to make new fashion flat sketches by the combination of design modules in the database. The example database constructed in this study was composed of bodice, sleeve, collar, cuffs and pocket modules chosen based on the results of a morphological analysis.
Social implications
A CAD program has been developed that might improve the efficiency of design work by helping the users to make fashion flat sketches more easily.
Originality/value
The automatic module assembling algorithm developed in this study has not been implemented in any existing commercial systems. It is expected that users who do not have expertise in fashion design could be able to participate from the clothing design stage as a mass customization prosumer by using the software.
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Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Grant funded by the Korean Government (MSIP) (NRF-2016R1A5A1938472).
Citation
Lee, Y.-J. and Kim, S. (2021), "Feature-based fashion flat sketch design using automatic module alignment algorithm", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 33 No. 5, pp. 824-837. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2020-0162
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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