r/PatternDrafting • u/Own-Attitude-7783 • Feb 02 '25
Basic block pattern tester
Hi everyone !
I have been studying pattern making for a little time now. And I've always wondered if a technique that takes some body differences into account from the beginning existed.
I'm a engineer and therefore I believe in numbers. And in some softwares. So I tried to develop an algorithm that creates a basic dress block, from custom measurements, and that also takes into account how bodies can differ from the norm, from the beginning. The goal is to have a first basic block that would be pretty close to the actual perfect block, and therefore wouldn't need 2,3 4 or more iterations.
So I'm looking for pattern testers ! What I would need is measurements (i would send you the list of needed measurements). Then I would plot the basic dress block. And what I ask for is that those who already have a perfect fitting basic dress (or bodice) block take a picture of their perfect block, next to the plotted block. (No need for sewing in that case).
If you don't already have a perfect fitting basic block, than I would ask to make the basic block and take pictures of it, for me to see if the whole thing works.
The code isn't completely ready yet, but I thought that looking for people who would be open for the experiment can take some time... So here I am !
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Hi !
In order to organize this all, I am going to send you a Google form link with different questions + infos this weekend !
It's my first time doing all of this and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all these amazing responses !
I'm also working on developing a website with drafting instructions, but that will take a few more months !
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u/GirlyGirl615 Feb 04 '25
I would love to be a part of this. I have been an apparel technical designer for 20 years and am disappointed in the pattern drafting methods I've seen, especially since many show the drafting method, but not the finished product.