Intro to patterning: Slopers

What is the first step in creating patterns from existing garments?

• Lay the garment on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles.

• Start from the middle of the garment and work your way out.

• Mark key points like darts and grainlines.

• Use pins and water-soluble markers or chalk.

Charlotte and Elijah are designing costumes for a whimsical play. Which type of fabrics should they choose to create flowing and asymmetrical designs?

• Heavy wool and denim.

• Georgette, chiffon, or lightweight crepe.

• Thick leather and suede.

• Stiff canvas and burlap.

Emma and Charlotte are designing a new dress. What is a special feature of blocks used for woven fabrics that they should consider?

• They have darts to shape the body.

• They naturally stretch to fit the body.

• They are made from stretchy materials.

• They do not require any shaping.

Ava and James are exploring the world of fabrics! Can you help them figure out which type of fabrics woven blocks are used for?

• Cottons

• Stretchy, elastic, spandex.

• Knit fabrics

• Leather and suede.

Hey there, future builders! David and Lily are on a mission to create the ultimate block tower. Can you guess what material they should use for their blocks?

• Thick card.

• Thin paper.

• Flexible plastic.

• Soft fabric.

What do woven blocks allow for in garment design?

• The shape of the body.

• The color of the fabric.

• The texture of the material.

• The length of the garment.

Why are scaled-down slopers used for practice?

• To use more paper

• To practice pattern cutting techniques

• To increase fabric usage

• To make larger designs

Imagine Anika and Aiden are designing a new fashion line. Why might they use scaled-down slopers before jumping to full-sized ones?

• To waste materials

• To test ideas on a smaller scale

• To make the process longer

• To increase costs

Hey sewing enthusiasts! What should you absolutely never do with your precious pattern blocks?

• Alter them

• Trace around them

• Use them for sewing

• Ignore them

What are the different types of scale blocks mentioned?

• Quarter-scale, half-scale, full-scale

• Mini-scale, medium-scale, large-scale

• Small-scale, medium-scale, large-scale

• Tiny-scale, half-scale, full-scale