Commercial Patterns

Commercial Patterns

100

What is a commercial pattern?

Commercial patterns are tissue patterns of clothing or craft items that are used to make clothing.

200

List the name of two companies that create commercial patterns. 

Some of the companies that make patterns are Simplicity, See n’ Sew, Butterick and McCall’s. 

300

List three things that you must consider when choosing a commercial pattern. 

When choosing a commercial pattern you have to ensure that:

 The pattern is designed to suit your sewing level

The design should enhance the type of figure you have 

The garment can coordinate with the clothes in your wardrobe

You enjoy making the garment. 

400

List two advantages of commercial patterns.

Pattern pieces are cut to the size you want 

The amount of fabric needed is stated in the yardage chart on the back of the pattern envelope 

The exact size and number of notions are given 

The pattern can be reused

500

list two disadvantages of commercial patterns

 There is not much creativity 

The pattern pieces may need adjustment 

The pattern pieces may get lost 

Parts of a Pattern

100

What are the three main parts of a commercial pattern?

The commercial pattern has three parts: 

The envelope 

The tissue pattern pieces 

The guide sheet 

200

What are two things that you would find on the front of a pattern envelope?

You will find a drawing of the garment as well as different views and wider selection of styles.

Each view will show appropriate fabric suitable for each style

The pattern number, figure type, size and price can be found 

Special features such as designer fashions, sewing lesson, craft project are located 

300

what are three things you would find on the back of the pattern envelope?

Information for buying fabrics, notions and supplies

Description

Number of pattern pieces that should be inside

Views of construction details

Body measurements (list measurement of all sizes for which the patterns is designed.

Yardage chart, it list the amount of fabric needed.

Garment measurements                                                      

Suggested fabrics

Notions

400

Why is the guide sheet important when using commercial patterns?

The guide sheet gives you step by step information for cutting, marking and sewing the garment. General information and cutting layout is printed on the front view of the guide sheet. Sewing directions is printed on the reverse side and may extend to two or more pages

500

What information can generally be found on the individual pattern pieces?

Is marked with the brand name, pattern number, figure type, and size.

Number of pattern pieces to be cut.

Pattern Symbols

100

Give the name of the following pattern symbol. 

Dart

200

Give the name of the following pattern symbol.

grain line

300

Give the name of the following pattern symbol.

buttonhole

400

Give the FUNCTION of the following pattern symbol.

Notches are diamond shaped symbols along the cutting line that helps you to join pieces at the right place. 

500

Give the FUNCTION of the following pattern symbol.

This is the symbol that is to be placed on the folded edge of the fabric. You should not cut the folded edge of the fabric. 

Pattern Symbols

100

Give the name of the following pattern symbol.

notches

200

Give the name of the following pattern symbol.

place on fold

300

Give the name of the following pattern symbol.

cutting line

400

Give the FUNCTION of the following pattern symbol.

This is the broken line outside of the cutting line that can be  used as a guide to stitch on. 

500

Give the FUNCTION of the following pattern symbol.

Darts are triangular folds of fabric sewn into the garment and are used to dispose of fullness.