Topics discussed in class
1- Technical flats
2- Skirts and sleeve lengths




What are technical flats and what purpose does it serve

Technical flats has been mentioned frequently in this module. They are basically the three-dimensional front and back view of a garment as it is laid down and viewed from above. It gives a better understanding of the structure of a garment as well.



How is a technical flat drawn 

- A pen or pencil would be used to trace a realistically 8 or 9 head template croquis figure

- the same templates should be used to for all of the drawings for consistency

- A hand drawn technical flat can be drawn larger than the intended scale

- Details like top stitching may be enhanced

- Flats should be drawn with clarity and accuracy

- Flats can be symmetrically drawn by drawing half of the garment, folding the paper over to trace off the other half


My own experience with hand-drawing technical flats

1- Time-consuming
As flats are required to be precise, it took me some time to draw them perfectly. Another wrong line would be erased and re-drawn again.

2- Therapeutic
Though it is slightly challenging and time-consuming, I still enjoyed drawing them. 

3- Stimulating
As front view of a garment has already been provided, we were required to imagine what the back view would look like and have it drawn.