Proposal for the development of sleeve patternmaking process and the definition of sleeve pattern structures for mass customization

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to propose the parametric sleeve patternmaking method that enables mass customization.

Design/methodology/approach

To propose the parametric sleeve patternmaking method, the required components for parametrization were identified, and required elements for the application of mass customization were extracted as an objective sleeve pattern.

Findings

Overall drafting processes, the formulas for lines and points, the values of notches, and the value of the ease of ESMOD method, the angles and the formulas for darts of Müller’s method, and the size of Sleeve Opening and the way of pattern control of Secoli’s method were combined in the new method proposed.

Research limitations/implications

Further study requires a comprehensive analysis of the proposed sleeve patternmaking method and developing the parametric sleeve pattern CAD for mass customization to utilize and commercialize the parametric sleeve patternmaking method.

Practical implications

The parametric sleeve patternmaking method is suitable for mass customization. Especially, even beginners would apply the parametric sleeve patternmaking method proposed in this study to any type of bodice pattern without confusion.

Originality/value

The parametric sleeve patternmaking method proposed is simple and delivers the lines and the calculated values for the sleeve patternmaking clearly and objectively rather than the patterner’s intuition does.

Citation

Han, H., Han, H. and Kim, T. (2021), "Proposal for the development of sleeve patternmaking process and the definition of sleeve pattern structures for mass customization", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 47-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2019-0152