Tracing for a Bespoke Master Pattern

Fashion & Costume Design in Quarter Scale introduces the approach of creating Master Patterns by tracing quarter-scale photos. The underlying concept for this approach to Bespoke pattern making is that measurements show how much fabric is required to cover a body but do not reveal the body's contours. Photographs show the contours of a body but not how much fabric is needed. By combining measurements and photographs, Bespoke patterns can be created.

This video shows how to create a Front Upper Torso Master Pattern for the model Alex. Three photos are used: front, side, and side with arm up. The following three quarter-scale measurements are required.