Automatic custom pattern generation using width-height independent grading

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop an automated custom-pattern-making system using the width-height independent grading method for semi-customized clothing.

Design/methodology/approach

The system reads basic patterns and graded large patterns and calculates the grading ratio of independent horizontal and vertical values on all points in a pattern. The custom pattern is automatically generated by calculating the horizontal and vertical grading amount according to individual body measurements. The system does not follow any complicated alteration rules.

Findings

The width-height independent grading method can provide custom-pattern fitted primary body circumference and length and helps to quickly produce semi-customized clothing.

Originality/value

There are few studies on automated custom-pattern-making systems without an alteration rule. This study developed an automatic custom-pattern-making system using the width-height independent grading method.

Citation

Han, H.-S., Kim, S. and Park, C.K. (2015), "Automatic custom pattern generation using width-height independent grading", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 27 No. 6, pp. 908-921. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-08-2014-0101