Pattern design methods for non-conventional bodies

Abstract

The main goal of the study presented in this paper was to compare three different methodologies of pattern design methods. The case study was based on an individual body shape with a severe deformity in the spine with additional different measurements of the bust, waist and hip girths when compared with common standard measurement tables. This methodology comparison aims primarily to identify its performance regarding garment Fit and performance, in particularly, its potential related to electronic sensor integration for vital signals monitoring. Different performance results were obtained, with the best results obtained with the flat pattern block extracted from the 3D digital model surface methodology, followed by the flat pattern block using the studied individual personal measurements and the worst results obtained with the flat pattern block developed from a typical measurements table used by the industry and fashion schools.