Drafting Patterns for Men's POLO SHIRT

Summary

This tutorial offers a comprehensive guide to drafting patterns for a unisex polo shirt. Key measurements like shoulder width, short length, bust or chest circumference, and armhole size are detailed. The video demonstrates how to create back and front patterns, including necklines, shoulder width, and armholes, using a pencil or marker. It also covers drafting the sleeve pattern, adding seam allowances, and creating collar and placket facings. The final step involves marking symbols for fabric layout and cutting the patterns for a perfect fit.

Takeaways

• 👕 The tutorial is about drafting patterns for a men's polo shirt, with tips that can be applied to women's polo shirts as well.
• 📏 Essential measurements include shoulder width, short length, bust or chest circumference, and armhole size.
• 📐 The pattern drafting starts with a construction line and marking points for the neckline, shoulder width, and armhole.
• 📏 For the standard back neck depth, measure 2 centimeters downward from point A, and for the front neck depth, it's 6.5 centimeters.
• 🔲 The shoulder width for a small to medium polo shirt is typically 41 centimeters (16 inches), divided by two for the pattern.
• 👚 The armhole is shaped using a French curve, with specific measurements for the back and front armholes.
• 📏 The short length of the polo shirt is marked from the base of the neck down to the desired length, typically 68 centimeters (27 inches).
• 👔 The collar pattern is drafted based on the neck measurement, with a standard width of 6 centimeters and length based on half the neck circumference.
• 👕 Seam allowances are added to the pattern, with different measurements for the neckline, shoulder, armhole, side, and bottom.
• 🧵 The sleeve pattern includes measurements for the armhole and arm circumference, with specific points and curves to shape the sleeve cup.
• 👕 Notch symbols are marked on the pattern to help align and match the pattern pieces when laying out on fabric.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The purpose of the video is to demonstrate how to draft patterns for a men's polo shirt, which can also be applied to women's polo shirts.

What are the necessary measurements needed for drafting the polo shirt pattern?

The necessary measurements include shoulder width, short length, bust or chest circumference, armhole, and arm circumference.

How is the shoulder width measured for the pattern?

The shoulder width is measured from one shoulder bone to the other and then divided by two.

What is the standard measurement for back neck depth in the pattern?

The standard measurement for back neck depth is 2 centimeters.

How do you determine the standard measurement for neck depth width in the pattern?

The standard measurement for neck depth width is 7.5 centimeters for small to medium sizes, and for large to extra-large sizes, you add 0.5 centimeter.

What is the process for connecting the necklines in the pattern?

The front neckline is connected from point C to B1, and the back neckline is connected from point C to B.

How is the armhole shape created in the pattern?

The armhole is shaped by connecting points E, J, and H with a French curve for the back armhole, and points H, J1, and H with a French curve for the front armhole.

What is the measurement for the short length in the pattern, and how is it marked?

The short length is marked as point K and is measured as 68 centimeters or 27 inches in the example provided.

How are seam allowances added to the pattern?

Seam allowances are added as follows: 0.5 centimeter for the neckline, 1.5 centimeters for the shoulder, 1 centimeter for the armhole, 1.5 centimeters for the side, and 3 centimeters for the bottom.

What are the measurements needed for drafting the sleeve pattern?

The measurements needed for the sleeve pattern include the total armhole measurement, sleeve length, and arm circumference.

How is the collar pattern drafted?

The collar pattern is drafted by drawing a rectangle with a width of 6 centimeters and a length of one half of the neck circumference, with seam allowances added on all sides.

What are the symbols used in the final pattern to guide the layout on fabric?

The symbols include a green line for the direction of the pattern on fabric, a center fold symbol, a button symbol for the placket, a notch symbol for matching, and a blackhead symbol for the pocket.