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A powerful array of drafting tools in this section of the program assists you to start garments from scratch, or you can import the pieces from the Standard Garment Styler and use them as the basis for an original design.
Create original pattern blocks from a square piece by setting the maximum dimensions and adding, deleting and moving points until you achieve the shape you want:
 | up to 16 pattern pieces per garment |
| up to 150 points to define each piece |
| display a grid in inches or centimetres or in stitches and rows |
| use the Piece Table to place points exactly |
| add symmetrical and asymmetrical curves to create necklines, armholes and design features |
| insert and remove fabric anywhere on the piece |
| control the type of gradient on vertical slopes |
| measure around the perimeter between any two points |
| measure in any direction from a single point |
| re-scale the piece |
| rotate pieces through any angle for bias or sideways knitting |
| specify casting off or holding position for horizontal slopes |
| add seam allowance |
| add markers to points to match seams of place pockets, etc |
| use the Grading feature to produce a range of sizes from your own designs |
Preparing for knitting
Other powerful features are there to help you prepare the pieces for knitting:
| cut pieces into separate sections for knitting |
| join pieces into one section |
| move pieces around against each other to match seams |
| test the pieces against each other to match seams and markers |
| try out the placement of pockets, collars, etc. |
| experiment with layplans for Cut-and-Sew |
Original Pattern Drafting is a feature of the Professional version of DesignaKnit 7.
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