Canadian Costumer's Digital Research Initiative Results
This research is targeted to Canadian Costumers, and more specifically to those working in the production of theatrical costumes.
This research is targeted to Canadian Costumers, and more specifically to those working in the production of theatrical costumes.
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To pattern effectively in a digital workspace, the cutter must understand how patterning<br />
software reads the information they are inputting. Most software allows you to<br />
manipulate your pattern by reading lines and points on an X/Y graph. There are different<br />
categories of points and lines, for example: some points indicate a place where your line<br />
is split in two, there are notches, end of line points, smoothing points and grading points.<br />
Some lines indicate a fold, a pleat or a measurement. You must have the correct points<br />
and lines in place for the software to allow certain functions. You can very accurately<br />
place points and lines in digital software by inputting exact numbers based on an X/Y<br />
graph. (see example)<br />
New users should apply a<br />
naming convention at the<br />
outset to increase pattern<br />
accessibility. Decide how you<br />
will name projects, pieces and<br />
versions of your work for<br />
optimal organization.<br />
When patterning in your<br />
digital work area you must be<br />
accurate and precise in<br />
joining lines. If they do not<br />
meet or if they overlap, you<br />
will have issues manipulating<br />
your pattern and applying<br />
various functions.<br />
Tux front Example: To widen<br />
the CF the user can offset the<br />
CF line by 1”. The software<br />
reads this information as an<br />
input of 1” on the ‘-X’ axis<br />
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