Question

‘Certain fabrics involve special consideration in pattern selecting and layout.’ Select the most important consideration to be kept in mind to cut following fabrics:

a. Directional fabrics

b. Diagonals

c. Fabric with large floral motif

d. Border print

e. Uneven crosswise plaids.

Answer 1

a) Directional fabrics- must be laid in one direction. 

b) Diagonals- Avoid pattern and design with centre seams. Long diagonal darts, V—neckline etc. Chevrons can be created. 

c) Fabrics with large motif- drape fabric over your figure before a full length mirror and try various approaches. Do not place motifs directly on the full part of bust or buttocks. 

d) Border print- Placing it to each side of CF/CB seams. It can also be placed at garment hem. 

e) Uneven crosswise plaids-one direction