Alameda-Peralta Fashion Design Pattern Making Kit – Complete Professional Pattern Drafting Tools
Build, draft, mark, and refine patterns with the Alameda-Peralta Fashion Design Pattern Making Kit. Designed for fashion design students, pattern making students, apparel designers, dressmakers, and professional pattern makers, this comprehensive kit brings together essential measuring, drafting, marking, and cutting tools used in fashion design classrooms and professional workrooms.
From establishing accurate 90-degree angles and grainlines to shaping armholes, necklines, hips, and other garment curves, the kit provides the fundamental tools needed for flat pattern making, garment construction, pattern drafting, draping, and fashion design. A durable 14" x 18" fabric carrying bag keeps the tools organized and makes it convenient to transport your supplies between home, class, and the design studio.
Complete Pattern Making Kit Includes:
Drafting & Measuring Tools
Lance LS-024 Aluminum L-Square – 24" x 12"
An essential pattern drafting tool for establishing accurate 90-degree angles, straight lines, grainlines, perpendicular guidelines, and pattern construction points. Its aluminum construction provides the stability needed for repeated classroom and professional use.
Lance FC024 Metal French Curve – Inches
A durable aluminum French curve designed to create smooth, controlled curves when drafting and refining garment patterns. Ideal for shaping curved pattern areas and producing clean, professional pattern lines.
Lance FC-01 Clear Plastic French Curve
The transparent design makes it easy to position the ruler over existing pattern lines. Excellent for drafting and adjusting armholes, necklines, collars, sleeves, and other detailed garment curves.
Westcott B85 2" x 18" Plastic Ruler
Features a practical grid and beveled edge for accurate measuring, marking, and drafting. The 18-inch length is convenient for everyday pattern making, fashion design, and garment construction assignments.
Pattern Marking & Cutting Tools
Fabric Tracing Wheel
A useful pattern transfer tool for transferring construction lines, markings, and pattern details onto fabric or pattern paper. Ideal for sewing, pattern drafting, and garment construction.
Scratch Awl
Provides a precise point for puncturing and marking pattern paper. Useful for identifying pivot points, drill points, darts, and other important pattern locations.
Metal Pattern Notcher – 1/16" x 1/4"
Creates clean, consistent pattern notches to help identify matching points during garment construction. An important tool for professional pattern development and accurate pattern alignment.
Dritz D126 Dressmaker Pins – 1-1/16", 750 Count, Flat Head
A generous supply of dressmaker pins for draping, fitting, pinning, garment construction, and general sewing applications. An essential addition to a fashion student's classroom supplies.
IDS 8" Bent Trimmers
Strong, sharp cutting shears designed for dependable cutting performance. The bent-handle design is well suited for cutting fabric and pattern-making materials while working on a flat surface.
Convenient Storage & Transportation
14" x 18" Fabric Bag
Keep your pattern making supplies together and ready for class. The durable, spacious fabric bag provides convenient storage and transportation for the kit's drafting and sewing tools.
Designed for Fashion Design Students & Professionals
Instead of purchasing essential pattern drafting tools individually, this kit provides a coordinated collection of supplies for pattern making classes, fashion design programs, sewing courses, apparel design studios, and professional pattern rooms. It is particularly useful for students who need dependable tools for repeated drafting and garment construction assignments.
Ideal For
- Fashion design students
- Pattern making and pattern drafting classes
- Apparel design programs
- Garment construction courses
- Professional pattern makers
- Dressmakers and sewing professionals
- Fashion designers
- Costume and apparel development
- Design studios and sewing workrooms
Why Choose This Pattern Making Kit?
- Complete selection of essential pattern drafting tools
- Includes professional-quality aluminum and plastic rulers
- Tools for measuring, drafting, marking, notching, pinning, and cutting
- Suitable for classroom assignments and professional pattern development
- Convenient 14" x 18" fabric storage bag included
- Excellent choice for fashion design and pattern making students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Alameda-Peralta Pattern Making Kit?
The kit includes a Lance LS024 24" x 12" aluminum L-square, Lance FC024 metal French curve, Lance FC-01 clear plastic French curve, Westcott B85 2" x 18" ruler, fabric tracing wheel, scratch awl, 1/16" x 1/4" metal pattern notcher, Dritz D126 dressmaker pins, IDS 8" bent trimmers, and a 14" x 18" fabric carrying bag.
Is this kit suitable for fashion design students?
Yes. The kit is specifically designed around the core tools commonly needed for pattern drafting, garment construction, fashion design, and related classroom projects.
Can professional pattern makers use this kit?
Yes. The included rulers, curves, pattern notcher, tracing wheel, awl, pins, and cutting shears are useful for both student assignments and professional pattern making applications.
What can the French curves be used for?
French curves help create and refine smooth garment pattern lines, including armholes, necklines, sleeves, collars, and other curved pattern areas.
What is the pattern notcher used for?
The metal pattern notcher creates consistent notches along pattern edges. These notches provide reference and matching points that help align garment pieces correctly during sewing and assembly.
Does the kit include a carrying bag?
Yes. A durable 14" x 18" fabric bag is included for organizing, storing, and transporting the pattern making tools to class, the sewing room, or the design studio.
