A pattern is what turns your 2-D design sketch of your dream garment into a 3-dimensional garment / wearable item.
A pattern is the actual real scale, disassembled template of your garment and once assembled it will create your garment. (like a puzzle)
The pattern is usually made in either your bespoke size, size of your choice or the base size of your collection.
In order to achieve the perfect fit, the pattern will have to be toiled (A toile is a quickly sewn prototype which is usually made from not as precious materials and which visualise the shape / proportions / fit and design details) and fitted.
The pattern will then be amended according to the fit comments. An innovative design development requires usually 2-3 fittings before being able to create a pattern for sampling and production.
Once the fit is perfected on the base pattern, it can then be sized up/down ( graded) into other sizes, and can then be re-produced as often as you wish.
Note that one fitting session ( on mannequin ) and one pattern change is included in your pattern quote.
Along with your final paper pattern you will get a technical sheet ( in english) which will describe the construction of your garment and instructs the tailor / factory on how to assemble the garment.
Upon request you can also receive the digital file of the pattern upon completion of your project.
Below please find an estimate guide price for a pattern which has been cut for a fictive garment.
You will receive a bespoke quote of the required pattern work once your design has been submitted.
Tailored Dress | Price upon request | Casual Dress | Price upon request |
Tailored Top | Price upon request | Casual Top | Price upon request |
Tailored Abaya | Price upon request | Casual Abaya | Price upon request |
Tailored Jacket | Price upon request | Tailored Blazer | Price upon request |
Tailored Skirt / Trouser | Price upon request | Casual Coat | Price upon request |
Occasion Wear ( Wedding Dress / Evening Attire..) | Price upon request | ||
Please note that a tailored garment is usually a more complex construction vs. a casual garment which often has a simpler construction.
Elements in the design & pattern process that tend to increase time required:
Please note that once the pattern cutting process has been completed and patterns and technical sheets have been handed over, The Cutting Studio is not responsible for the execution of your product unless otherwise agreed.
PATTERN CUTTING EXTRA SERVICES | COST PER ITEM |
Copy of paper pattern | Price upon request |
Digitizing pattern | Price upon request |
Printing (and Cutting) digitized pattern | Price upon request |
Fit related pattern amendments, per hour | Price upon request |
Design changes after 2nd toile (extent of changes to be discussed) per hour | Price upon request |
Importing digital pattern / converting pattern into TCS LECTRA system ( preparation for sampling/production ) | Price upon request |
Exporting Pattern ( if customer would like to outsource production), price per pattern | Price upon request |
Grading for Pattern which is already in TCS digital pattern form ( minimum of three size next to base size), if style has 1-5 pattern pieces, price per size | Price upon request |
Grading for Pattern which is already in TCS digital pattern form ( minimum of three size next to base size), if style has 6+ pattern pieces, price per size | Price upon request |
Couture Grading | Price upon request |
Pattern Cutter attending Fit Session, per hour calculated from 2nd fit onwards, 1st fitting free ( if fit model is required, model fee will be added) | Price upon request |
Lay Plan for production, per garment | Price upon request |
Tech Sheet / Bill of Materials | Price upon request |
A sample of a garment is the first fully finished prototype of your design.
In order to have a sample sewn, you will have to have a technical sketch, have your fabrics & trims ready, the pattern and fit has to be finalised. You would also provide a technical sheet to go along with the pattern and a toile or example garment for us to follow.
You can either go through the pattern, fitting & toiling process with us or provide all information and documents to us and just use your Sample sewing service.
We have chosen skilled tailors with a creative hand and eye for this service since sample sewing often involves unique and new techniques.
Any quantity below 10 units is considered to be sampling.
Below please find a rough calculation of how long it may take to cut and sew a certain garment. Kindly note this is only a rough estimate for final sample sewing prices.
Tailored Dress | Price upon request | Casual Dress | Price upon request |
Tailored Top | Price upon request | Casual Top | Price upon request |
Tailored Abaya | Price upon request | Casual Abaya | Price upon request |
Tailored Skirt / Trouser | Price upon request | Casual Skirt / Trouser | Price upon request |
Tailored Jacket | Price upon request |
This service is for you if you would like to produce +10 pieces per Design. Similar to the Sampling Sewing, you will have to have a technical sketch, have your fabrics & trims ready, the pattern and fit has to be finalised. You would also provide a technical sheet to go along with the pattern and a toile or example garment for us to follow.
You can either go through the pattern, fitting & toiling process with us or provide all information and documents to us and just facilitate our sewing production sewing service.
Once you have provided us with your information and timeline we will schedule your production. We are proudly making in Qatar but we are also able to outsource internationally to produce for you. Please discuss your needs during our initial complimentary consultation or book a production consultation to go further into details and planning.
Below please find a rough calculation of how long it may take to cut and sew a certain garment. Kindly note this is only a rough estimate for final sample sewing prices.
Tailored Dress | Price upon request | Casual Dress | Price upon request |
Tailored Jacket | Price upon request | Casual Jacket | Price upon request |
Tailored Top | Price upon request | Casual Top | Price upon request |
Tailored Abaya | Price upon request | Casual Abaya | Price upon request |
Tailored Skirt / Trouser | Price upon request | Casual Skirt / Trouser | Price upon request |
Elements in the design/process that tend to increase time required:
EXTRA SEWING SERVICES | COST PER ITEM |
Toiling* , price per hour | Price upon request |
Toiling Fabric, per metre ( TCS stock qualities) | Price upon request |
Beading, embroidery and fabric embellishment | Price upon request |
**Please note that +7% of indirect costs will be added to all invoices ( for all the invisible and hidden costs that are used to make your order and product beautiful).
