Marker Making Methods

 

Marker Making Methods

A. Manual method.
In this process, marker can be made in two ways
a. By using full size pattern:
-full size pattern pieces on marker paper
or
-directly on the top ply of the fabric in a spread
b. By using miniaturized pattern:
-full size pattern pieces are reduced to
     1/5  of its original size by using  pantograph     ( a drawing instrument, used to copy line drawing)
-reproduced full size using the mini-marker as a reference.

Area Covered by pattern measured  by planimeter (mechanical instrument that measures the area of a plane figure as a pointer is moved around the figure's edge)
   to get Marker efficiency.
higher marker efficiency as control over the marker is better than the full size pattern
rapidly being replaced by computerized method


Features of manual marker making

• Time consuming and require a great deal of space 
• Errors and inconsistencies that may occur in grain variation, placement and alignment of pieces and slip of the pieces 
• Accuracy of a manually made marker depends on the skill of the individual who laid out the marker and traced it 

B. Computerized marker making: Features

• very accurate and provides the greatest opportunity for pattern manipulation, marker efficiency and shortest response time 

• Production patterns may be developed on the computer or digitized or scanned in to the computer 

• parameters for markers are entered in to the computer from cutting orders - style numbers, size distribution and fabric width 
• Protective devices are built in to the programs to ensure the grain alignment and prevent overlapping of pieces 

• Automatic marker making may be used to determine yardage requirements and fabric costs.

Advantages of computerized method 

• Increases in material efficiency with subsequent decreases in material waste, 
• Time and labor savings in making markers; 
•  Improvements in overall marker quality; 
• Avoidance of backlogs (a quantity of unfinished business or work) during peak periods 
• Fast, precise cost proposals for clients.
• Disadvantages of computerized method:
• Initial investment is high.
• Skilled operator is required. 

Types of Marker

Open Marker/Full Garment Marker : 

Markers made with full pattern pieces used for mainly tubular knit fabric.

 Closed marker/Half Garment Marker: 

Markers made with half pattern pieces used for mainly open woven and knit fabric.

Single Size Marker: For both knit and woven

Multi Sizes Marker: For both knit and woven

Paper Marker: For mainly woven fabric

Fabric Marker: For mainly knit fabric