Modelling and Modifications

How long have I got for this section? Due in: 28/11/06
How many marks is this bit worth? 4
How many pages should it occupy? Maximum 3

You need to produce full scale pattern pieces for your product, make sure that they will fit together and make any modification that may be necessary in order for your idea to work.

Making garments

You are allowed to buy a commercial paper pattern that is a ‘best fit’ for your final design but you must show some adaptation of the pattern and not just simply make it up altered. Show your adaptations in small scale on your projects including any measurements needed to explain what you have done. You could also take a photograph of your adapted pattern pieces and put this in as well. If you are unsure whether your design will work you could make up a toile, mock up, prototype to test it. Do this by cutting the main pattern pieces out using an old sheet for fabric and tack the sections together and fit it on you. Mark any alterations needed on the fabric and then transfer them to the pattern pieces. You do not have to do this but it may set your mind at rest that the pattern will work before you cut into expensive fabric. You also need to test out any ideas for decoration that you may have designed so that you know exactly how to do it and what materials you need for it. Consider using CAD and CAM embroidery techniques. Explain all decisions that you make.

Making soft furnishings/ Play mats/ Other products

You need to draw up full scale pattern pieces for all the different shaped sections that you will need to make your product. You must include seam allowances, hem allowances and any other necessary markings. Any ideas for decoration should be drawn on full scale. Assess the size of the pattern and the decoration. Make any necessary alterations. Show how you went about this in small scale in your product. You could also take a photograph to show how well the size of your product fits its purpose. You need to test out any ideas for decoration that you have designed so that you know exactly how to do it and what materials you need for it. Consider using CAD and CAM embroidery techniques. Explain all decisions that you make. Use your pattern pieces to do a lay plan so that you can work out how much fabric is required for your product.