Manufacturing Specification (3 x A3 pages)
This section includes 3xA3 pages which detail the following:
Item Description
Technical production plan
Product label
Pattern pieces
Production drawings
Order of construction
Item Description
Technical production plan
Product label
Pattern pieces
Production drawings
Order of construction
Item Description
Write a paragraph to explain your project. You should start with a sentence describing what your project looks like. Pretend that you are describing your project to your Grandmother over the phone. Include details such as what shade/tone of colour and what length the item is, etc. to paint a picture in her head. The paragraph should provide a quick overview, so ensure you are clear and concise about the key aspects of your design. You may use the pattern envelope description to help you. Ensure that the adjectives you use help the reader to imagine your project. Avoid using adjectives that don’t aid in this task. For example, you should say “a pastel, baby blue” rather than “an elegant blue” to help paint a picture for the reader. Specify the name and number of the commercial pattern if you use one. Also explain any modifications you did to the pattern or how you created your own pattern if you didn’t use a commercial one. Bold important words throughout this paragraph.
Shape/fit
Length
Shade of colour
Neckline
Straps/sleeves
Fabric
Texture
Closures
Shape/fit
Length
Shade of colour
Neckline
Straps/sleeves
Fabric
Texture
Closures
Technical Production Plan (Costing Table)
Materials + quantity costing table
Be sure to keep receipts of your purchases and include all details such as the price and amount/quantity. Use the exact columns as per below. You can also include physical samples of each item if you wish.
Be sure to keep receipts of your purchases and include all details such as the price and amount/quantity. Use the exact columns as per below. You can also include physical samples of each item if you wish.
Pattern Pieces
Drawings of all required pattern pieces needed to make the project. If using a bought pattern, all lines are drawn in black. Where pattern pieces have been created or altered by you, they are drawn with red lines. Pattern pieces may be done digitally or by hand. Each piece must be numbered and accompanied by a table with cutting instructions.
An effective time-saving way to create a digital version of your pattern pieces is to scan or take a photo of the pattern pieces included in your envelope instructions. You can then enlarge on the computer and trace them using Adobe Illustrator software.
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Production Drawings
Line drawings only, not on a model body and not rendered. These should be drawn to scale, in proportion and should include dimensions. Place dimensions on the seams and indicate overall length of the item. Use the production drawings in your commercial pattern instruction sheet to assist you.
These are best done using Adobe Illustrator. See the tutorial below.
- Plain white and black, not rendered
- Include all zips, markings, notches, dots, hem amounts, etc
- Front and back view (where required)
- Include measurements
- Show stitchlines
- Include labels
- Use a ruler
These are best done using Adobe Illustrator. See the tutorial below.
Order of Construction
Include every step of construction needed to make the project in correct order.