Monday, October 21, 2013
Making the marker
- To make a lay out for the cutter to allow
- To place pattern pieces close together to avoid fabric waste
- To accommodate the cutting order (ensuring that the correct quantities of each size are cut).
The desire economical use of space is called a tight marker, which utilizes the highest percentage of fabric possible to avoid waste. Patterns are laid out so that each size andcolour is cut as needed (popular sizes are repeated on the marker). Grain direction, one-way prints, plaids, strips, and naps are considered in making the marker.Computerized marker making. Most manufacturers now make their marker on a CAD system or have it made by an outside service. Miniatures of the graded pattern pieces are displayed graphically on the computer screen. The operator can electronically position the pattern pieces in to the most efficient arrangement. Once the marker is completed, a full-scale marker is printed by the plotter on a long sheet of paper.
