• Pattern drafting is the method of drawing patterns (shapes or templates) on paper using body measurements.


• The paper pattern is later used to cut fabric before sewing.


• It helps to produce well-fitting, neat, and accurate garments.

1. Ensures clothes fit the body accurately.


2. Saves fabric by preventing mistakes.


3. Makes cutting and sewing faster.


4. Helps to produce many clothes of the same style and size.


5. Gives the garment a professional and neat look.

1. Taking Accurate Measurements – e.g. bust, waist, hip, arm, length.


2. Drafting on Brown Paper – using ruler, set square, French curve.


3. Creating Basic Blocks – such as bodice block, skirt block, sleeve block.


4. Adding Allowances – for seams, hems, darts, zips, and buttons.


5. Cutting Out the Paper Pattern – neatly with paper scissors.


6. Pinning and Placing on Fabric – before cutting the actual material.


7. Transferring Markings – notches, darts, or pleats to guide sewing.

• Fashion designing is the art of creating and making clothes and accessories in attractive styles.


• It combines creativity with sewing skills to produce garments that are beautiful, modern, and suitable.

1. Improves personal appearance.


2. Promotes self-expression and creativity.


3. Provides employment and business opportunities.


4. Preserves culture and identity through traditional styles.


5. Contributes to the economy (fashion industry).

• Pattern drafting provides the foundation (shapes and templates).


• Fashion designing builds on it by adding beauty, style, and creativity.

1. Brown paper


2. Tape measure


3. Ruler, set square, French curve


4. Pencil, eraser, sharpener


5. Scissors (paper and fabric)


6. Pins and pin cushion


7. Tracing wheel and carbon paper


8. Fabric and thread

1. Creativity and originality.


2. Ability to draw and sketch styles.


3. Skill in taking accurate measurements.


4. Knowledge of fabrics and colours.


5. Neatness and patience.


6. Awareness of fashion trends.

Body measurement means taking the exact size of different parts of the body to guide pattern drafting and garment construction.

1. Bust/chest circumference.


2. Waist circumference.


3. Hip circumference.


4. Back length.


5. Shoulder width.


6. Arm length and round arm.


7. Neck circumference.


8. Skirt length, blouse length, or gown length (depending on garment).

• Use a flexible tape measure.


• Do not pull tape too tight or too loose.


• Write down each measurement immediately.


• Measure over fitting clothes, not bulky clothes.

1. Spread brown paper on a flat surface.


2. Mark out vertical and horizontal lines using ruler and set square.


3. Record body measurements on the paper.


4. Draft basic blocks (bodice block, skirt block, sleeve block).


5. Add allowances for seams, hems, zips, and darts.


6. Cut out the paper patterns neatly.


7. Pin the pattern onto fabric before cutting.

• Freehand cutting is when garments are cut directly on fabric without using paper patterns.


• The skill learned from pattern drafting helps in freehand cutting because:


1. The dressmaker understands correct measurements.


2. It helps avoid mistakes and fabric wastage.


3. It improves speed and accuracy.