HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S TWO SECOND TERM

WEEK THREE

THEME: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE /FOODS AND NUTRITION

BASIC PATTERN DRAFTING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. List tools and equipment used for pattern drafting

CONTENT

Drafting Tools:

Drafting equipment is used for making paper patterns. This is the second stage of pattern making. Using the measurements taken, the drafting is carried out according to the design of a garment. The following drafting equipment is used:

1. L-scale

It is also called triticale or L-scale and is made of wood or steel.  L-scale has one arm, which measures 12″ and the other is 24″. Basically used for drafting on brown paper to draw perpendicular lines.  L – scale is one of the basic of the pattern drafting rulers. This ruler helps to draw.... View More