Production Pattern Cutter Card
- Nov 30, 2016
- 1 min read
I wanted to create a simple + clean pattern card to keep my garments organized using industry standards. Here is what I came up with :
PATTERN CARD : itemized list of all the pattern pieces for a particular style.
CREATED : by pattern maker from designer's sketch, prior to making patterns.
USAGE : Hangs in front of the pattern pieces in order to organize and keep track of pieces.
[ Rabbit hole punch circle to hang on pattern hooks. ]
STYLE NUMBER = Depends on company systemization; can include abbreviations product category number, season, collection number.
STYLE NAME = easy name to reference product + for commercial purposes.
SELF = Main fabric
RSU + RED = Right Side Up [Use with asymmetrical piece or when right side of fabric is unclear. ]
YIELD = yardage / meter estimate for individual pieces / or total
SKETCHES = front and back flats of garment + call outs if needed
PIECES : Should contain each individual pattern used in the construction of the garment.
Here is the industry color system :
+ BLACK : Self Pattern Pieces
+ GREEN : Contrast Fabric Pieces
+ BLUE : Lining Pattern Pieces
+ RED : Interface Pattern Pieces
NOTES = trims, zippers, buttons, embroidery, seam allowances, descriptions, remarks, directions.
SWATCHES = cut fabric swatches with fabric content description. Call out the self fabric.
[ Click below for a free pdf template. ]
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I looked through the post about the pattern cutter card, and it clearly explains how detailed planning tools are used in garment production to keep work organized and accurate. It feels very practical because small steps like these matter in real production work. I once struggled with keeping my design notes tidy during a school project. Reading this made me think how I used pay someone to take my online Marketing class while managing workload, and how structure always helps reduce confusion. It shows that clear systems make complex work easier to handle.