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Digitizing is the process of converting physical pattern pieces into a digital format using specialized equipment or software. This allows for easy editing, sharing, and storage of patterns in a computerized system.

Fabric Sourcing is the process of finding and selecting the appropriate fabrics for a particular garment or textile product. This involves researching suppliers, evaluating fabric samples for quality and suitability, negotiating prices and terms, and ultimately purchasing the desired materials in the required quantities for production. Effective fabric sourcing is crucial for achieving the desired aesthetic, performance, and cost targets in garment manufacturing.

Fabric Yield refers to the amount of fabric required to produce a garment or item. It is calculated based on the marker and helps determine how much fabric to purchase.

Grading is the process of creating different sizes from a single pattern. This involves scaling the original pattern up or down to fit a range of sizes, ensuring the garment maintains its shape and fits across all sizes.

Marker Making is the process of arranging all pattern pieces from all sizes on fabric in the most efficient way to minimize waste. This layout is used as a guide for cutting the fabric and maximizing fabric utilization. You need to know the fabric width for this.

Nesting is the process of arranging multiple sizes of a pattern on a single piece of fabric to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. This technique is often used in marker making to optimize fabric usage.

Patternmaking is the process of creating templates or guides that are used to cut fabric pieces, which are then sewn together to create a garment or other sewn product. This involves drafting patterns based on measurements and design specifications, adjusting them for fit and style, and sometimes grading them to produce different sizes. Patternmaking can be done manually using paper and drafting tools, or digitally using specialized software. It is a crucial step in the fashion and apparel production process, ensuring that designs can be accurately and consistently translated into finished products.

Plotting is the process of printing out digital patterns onto large sheets of paper using a plotter. This allows for accurate, full-scale pattern pieces to be used for cutting fabric and constructing garments.

Production Marker is a layout of pattern pieces on fabric that is optimized for mass production. It aims to maximize fabric utilization and minimize waste, ensuring cost-efficiency during large-scale manufacturing.

Technical Flats are detailed, flat sketches of garments that show all design elements clearly without any 3D perspective. These illustrations include precise details such as stitching, seams, and trims, and are used for production and communication with manufacturers.

Technical Packages (Tech Packs) are comprehensive documents that include all the information needed to produce a garment. This typically includes technical flats, measurements, materials, construction details, labels, and any other specifications required for manufacturing.

Technical Specs (Specifications) refer to the detailed measurements and construction details of a garment. These specifications outline the dimensions, tolerances, materials, and methods required to produce the item accurately. They are part of the technical package and ensure consistency and quality in production.