Computer Pattern Drafting II
Computer science has for years now been identified as one of the most important courses offered by higher learning institutions. Deductions from divergent scholars and practitioners highlight that the course accords students with problem-solving skills which, when combined with software/ hardware design and analysis, allows for the solving of major problems in social, scientific, and business contexts. The subsequent essay offers an insight into the major lessons that the student gained when under the Computer Pattern Drafting II course. The reflection is guided by the thesis that the knowledge accrued can come in handy in providing the student with the requisite skills needed for the stringent computer science industry.
The first lesson I learned is that there are both free and subscription software in contemporary society that allows practitioners to input their own measurements for the purpose of printing out patterns that are personalized. Such software is important for any computer scientist as they eliminate trial and errors that might occur during the drafting of patterns. Now, the first task that I conducted through the use of this software is the creation of a flared pant. This was first attained through the development of a flare shape from the seam in the outer area. The shape was then extended to adjacent lines with the value mode being set at -.125 and 2.5 (DESN 2840). The outside seam of the flared pant had a value mode of 0, -.125 at the knee notch as well as 2.5 on the inseam heam (DESN 2840). I then learned how to fill out the cutout darts through the application of drill holes by following the software prompts. I noted that the distance between the drill hole and the dart leg should not be above .5 with this measurement coming in handy in ensuring the aesthetic eminence of design.
The pocket shape of the flared pant relied on the use of the cursor mode, which is a feature that allows for the editing of alignments addendum to improved selection through the utilization of a keyboard for navigation. The cursor mode is also important as it allows for edit input and improved selection of commands (DESN 2840). The tool was used in the creation of a 2 point curve on the waistline. The main point curve was set at a BEG of 1.5 with the pocket opening being larger than 5.5″ (DESN 2840).
The fly of the pant was developed by combining both the cursor modes and value modes. The preferred value mode was set at 8” below the waist while the cursor mode was 8” at the center front line. This allowed for the appearance of a thumbtack on every side of the split line (DESN 2840).
The second lesson I learned is how to develop a two-piece notched collar with the neckline being measured using the value mode of 1″ (DESN 2840). A cursor mode was further sued to draw a roll line with a 2-point line being set between the extended neck and shoulder line. A lapel was also created by the use of a digitized cursor mode. The student noted that the value mode oft comes in handy in the extension of the line created up to a point at the shoulder. In as well, the value mode has to be used in the slashing and spreading of the collar to determine whether the measurements put in place are effective. At least three slash lines are required for the collar to remain stationary and highly efficient in the clothing (DESN 2840).
The third lesson was on the creation of a two-piece sleeve, which was personally an arduous task since it required countless takes for the piece to be effective. The first step in the development process was the creation of a wrist line, which was followed by the drawing of the biceps line. The two steps were guided by the use of the value and cursor modes, all of which helped in the dragging and drawing processes. I gained insight that a designer has to label the sleeves prior to splitting the style lines as this helps in minimizing reruns or confusion in measurements (DESN 2840). Furthermore, I understood the importance of combining the wrist lines with the sleeves at the underarm lines with armhole lines being combined through the selection of a notch at the point of merging.
The fourth notable lesson was the designing of a wrap skirt. I noted during the design process that the cursor mode and value modes are used when drawing the bicep lines, which is quite different from the modus operandi used in the two-piece sleeve (DESN 2840). The value mode, however, required an added extension of up to 6 inches based on the size of the person wearing it.
In due summation, the four lessons were important in elucidating the relationship between the value mode and cursor mode when designing clothes or other materials. The student concluded that the two work in tandem with each other to improve the final design. The only difference between both, however, is that value mode is reliant on measurements for heightened efficiency while cursor mode is dependent on the skills and knowledge of the user.
Works Cited
DESN 2840. “COMPUTER PATTERN DRAFTING II.” 2020.