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Answer» Differences between direct drafting and flat pattern making: | S.No. | Direct Drafting | Flat Pattern Making | | 1. | In this method, the drafting is done directly on the final fabric of which the actual garment is going to be made. | In this method, the pattern is first made on pattern paper and then this pattern is placed on the fabric for cutting. | | 2. | An individual’s measurements are used for drafting for whom the garment would be made. | Standard measurement chart is used for measurements and drawing a pattern. | | 3. | This method is not suitable for mass production. | This method is suitable for mass production and hence, ready to wear industry. | | 4. | There is no need for test fit as the garment is made according to an individual’s measurements. | Test fits need to be done after the pattern has been developed to check the fit using muslin fabric. | | 5. | Individual styling is possible as design can be developed according to the wearer’s body type. | Individual styling is not possible. | | 6. | Intricate stitching details can be added in designing as it has to be done on only one garment. | Intricate stitching details are avoided as more number of steps in assembling the garment would involve more time and money. | | 7. | Grading to smaller and bigger sizes is not possible. | Patterns made can be graded to smaller and bigger sizes. | | 8. | Time consuming method if many garments have to be made. | Time saving method. | | 9. | Since no pattern is made, there is nothing to store. | The patterns are easy to store. | | 10. | Alterations are easy as the master leaves some extra seam allowance to use for any changes. | Less chances of alterations as leaving seam allowances would mean more fabric usage per garment, which would affect marker planning, marker efficiency and costing of the total production. |
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