- Patternmaking and Grading
- Tech packs
- Specification and design sheets
- Sample cutting and Make
- Full range Design
- Illustrations for Technical design sheets
- Design concept story boards
- Fit Model
- Australian and OS production
Patternmaking
Pattern making is an art form and requires a high level of skill and technical expertise, knowledge, experience and accuracy. A pattern is your first step in creating your signature clothing label. All of my patterns are created on a CAD system – Accumark V10 – Gerber. They can come to you as a Gerber File or as a DXF file. All patterns will need a Tech pack to accompany them. These include a Technical Illustration/sketches, specification Sheets and a Design make sheet. When you are ready for final production the pattern can then be graded into sizes required and forwarded to your factory for commencement of your production. A Tech Pack needs to accompany the Pattern to the makers.
Tech Pack Technician
Tech Packs are an integral part of the manufacturing process now days. They are required for all Overseas Manufacturing and local production also. The Tech Packs I supply are very thorough and provide the OS manufacturer with all the details they need to produce a sample garment. They consist of 6 pages of information, which include Design Illustrations, Inspiration – photo page, Sewing instructions, Fabric and Accessories page and lastly the Graded Measurement specification sheet. A Tech Pack is most cost-effective way of having a sample made. This is an integral part of the process and is used throughout the production process to maintain Quality Control.
Specification Sheets
The Specification sheet is an integral part of the manufacturing process. Design/Specification sheet provides the manufacturer with a detailed Illustration / drawings of the garment alongside the measurement chart and full grade of all the different sizes required for that garment. This is an integral part of the process and is used throughout the production process to maintain Quality Control.
Design Sheet
The Tech Pack Design Sheet page – shows a detailed drawing of the garment, displays style name and style code at the top of page, along with sewing, stitching, hems and trim details. Each sheet is tailored specifically for each style/garment. It should display a technical drawing that gives the maker a clear visual of the garments look and fit with stitching detail. It will also include some sewing instruction.
Fabric and Trim
The Tech Pack Fabric and Trim page – lists all Accessories and Trims – zippers buttons that are needed on the garment. It contains the fabric to be used, all linings and fusing’s required. It should also contain all information pertaining to the Care and washing instructions and Fabric Content.
Specification/Grading
Spec / Grading page – is very important to the Tech pack as this is detailed measurements specific to your design. The overseas factory will read these measurements and make a pattern from the measurement provided. It contains all graded sizes also.
Sample making
Once your pattern is made it will then need to be cut out and made by a sample machinist. I have a number of experienced sample machinists that are able to handle the most difficult and complicated of garments.
Story boards and Technical Sketches
All of my patterns come with a detailed technical drawing using Adobe Illustrator. This will include a front and back view of the garment along with all stitching and design line specifics.
Look books and colour Story board sketches
These can all be provided to you. I am able to provide detailed and colorful Adobe Illustrator drawings for Look Books and Story Boards.
Fit Models
My fit Model is a size 8 for Women and a size 32 or 34 for Men. These sizes are predominately the standard for the clothing industry. This however is not written in stone and can be changed to whatever size you would like your pattern in.
Production
Production location being overseas or local is dependent on quantities. This is something that can be discussed once quantities are finalized.