Pattern design construction for ladies' made‐to‐measure outerwear: Part II: Establishment of proposed size charts and the new pattern construction system for the bodice and sleeve blocks

Abstract

Following the investigations of sizing systems and size codes in the first part of this study (published in JFMM 4/1), comparative analysis of three systems of pattern design construction is carried out. The relevant pattern dimensions are then formulated so as to implement computerised made‐to‐measure (MTM) pattern generation for the construction of the bodice and sleeve blocks. Based on these new formulations, the establishment of the proposed size charts is simplified and a construction plan is presented to illustrate the new pattern construction system. This is developed to be both logical and flexible for application to different female figure types. In addition, a grade plan is recommended for advanced pattern grading.

Citation

Bond, T., Liao, S.C. and Turner, J.P. (2000), "Pattern design construction for ladies' made‐to‐measure outerwear: Part II: Establishment of proposed size charts and the new pattern construction system for the bodice and sleeve blocks", Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 95-109. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022582