Once a design is finalized, the next step is to construct it. The various steps involved in garment construction include pattern making for the chosen design, fabric estimation, layout on fabric, cutting, assembling, stitching and finally finishing. The main advantage of a pattern layout is that it minimizes fabric wastage, thus helping to optimally utilize the fabric.
A layout can be defined as a methodical arrangement of various pattern pieces on the fabric. The main objectives of a layout is
To ascertain if the fabric bought is sufficient for the design planned.