Appendix 1

Pattern numbering

Chapter 3, Section 3.1.2 explains the way in which computer-made patterns are organised using title blocks. Each pattern needs a unique number or reference name used with a disciplined method for logging those references. However, a list of numbers doesn’t help when looking for a particular style without knowing the number. It is useful then to record your own pattern sketches and numbers, the file pathway and the destination folder for ease of future access.

In the example below the client is a large department store that has a file within the Lectra/files destination. In addition to this quick reference file, it is also useful to have a file with a full page working drawing or sketch, with the file reference number ...

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