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Pattern Drafting Versus Free Hand Cutting

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So free hand cutting and pattern making? Well I have been here and there, but I must confess my preference for pattern making, and I am also a huge fan of standard sizes. I hope that is not too much for a beginner. Ok let me take it one step at a time. Free hand cutting, I believe a large number of us would be aware of it, but we might not know its name. Free hand cutting entails cutting a fabric directly, making use of the wearer‘s measurement. Tailors chalk may or may not be used to make markings on the fabric. The tailor or seamstress is usually very experienced, and over time have become accustomed to what he or she does (in most cases through trial and error).  Pattern drafting involves drawing out how the design would be accomplished on paper; making use of dart manipulation. Tools such as French curves, hip curves, set-square (60 and 45 degree), pencil, eraser, tracing wheel, etc are used. Exact measurement is used in pattern drafting. The drafted pattern is the

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It is our first, and it is official. It's the Osas Olumese Training Institute. Set up to teach the technicalities necessary to bring to life your imaginations. The curriculum is structured in a way that allows students to express their creativity, and enable them create a career out of it. So much in store right here in the city of Kano, in a very conducive learning atmosphere. Details of training sessions would soon be out, so watch this space. A student working on her bouquet It's not that difficult - Students making Rose Stick