I just got back from my Flat Pattern Design class, and can I just say… it’s HARD! Granted, you think cutting out patterns is easy. But no, my friend, I have to manipulate darts and design gored and gathered skirts from one pattern to another. To some this may sound reasonably easy, but it’s difficult for me. I’m about 90% done with my dress sloper. A sloper is the most basic of patterns, used by apparel manufacturers to style a garment (Fabrics.net). The sloper was very hard to start. First reason, I got the wrong sized pattern. Second, I has to increase the measurements so it could fit me. Fast forward to about 30 minutes ago… I finished the measurements, manipulated the darts, put it onto tag board and cut it out. All I have left to do is to put the marking down, like the Grainline and Style Number, etc. My advice, do not give up… no matter how hard something may seem.
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