Pattern construction size standards

Measurement data can be derived from a range of sources (Table 8.1), that is published measurement standards, anthropometric surveys (2D measurements or 3D data sets), brand or label size preferences or individual measurements. Such data can be viewed as a quantitative element to the pattern construction process. Measurement is a necessary input in creating a block, pattern or approved template according to the preferred constmction method. 

Kunick, P., 1967. Sizing, Pattern Construction and Grading for Women s and Children s Garments A Treatise and Standard Textbook for All Who Are Engaged in the Production and Distribution of Women s and Children s Garments. Philip Kunick, London. 

Derived from standard desktop printers, drop-on-demand techniques, such as electrohydrodynamic jet (e-jet) printing, solid freeform fabrication (SFF), or piezoelectric inkjet printing, are among a few notable examples of rapid prototyping techniques that have been developed to pattern biomaterials. With the incorporation of a user friendly computer interface, these techniques have been employed to process a number of multiplexed, biomaterial constructs without the use of masks, stamps, or any other time consuming processing equipment. The design of such constructs with minimal feature sizes in the microliter to picoliter resolution has been demonstrated and will be discussed below. 

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