I am new to Seamly2d and trying to figure out how to work with the multisize option. I can’t find any tutorial about it, so here’s my question:
When filling in the measurements in SeamlyMe, there’s 3 things to fill in. ‘Base value’, ‘in sizes’ and ‘in heights’.
I am struggling to understand this, I figured ‘base value’ is where i write the correct measurement, is that right? And if so, what do i write in the other 2 boxes?
I am working on developing a collection and plan to use Seamly2d for patterns. I know how to draft patterns, but have always worked on paper. Would it be recommended to learn to work with the individual option first? it seems there are more tutorials etc.
Hello @Maaike welcome to the wonderful world of pattern-drafting with Seamly!
As far as the actual drafting is concerned there is no difference between multisize & individual measurements. Except that at this time Multisize drafts can only be done in cm/mm, while Individual can be inches, or cm/mm.
Yes, ‘base value’ is where you write the measurement for the base size, the Medium size of the range.
The In sizes box has the “grading rules.” By how many cm does this measurement change per size?
In heights apparently means something if you’re using the GOST multisize file which should have been included with your install, otherwise it can (should?) be ignored.
You can, of course, use Individual measurement files for your grading if your grading rules are not linear. I believe several users have multiple Multisize files for different size ranges.
That’s all I can help, since my focus is on trying to develop custom-measurement patterns. @Grace or another multisize user will be around later to fill out anything I wasn’t able to clear up for you.
Yes, @Pneumarian has it correct. I normally enter the smallest size in the range of sizes with the same increments between sizes and have multiple multisize tables for each section where the increments change. So I may have a size table for sizes 32 to 38 and another for 40 to 46 & another 48 to 52, etc. etc.
These tables can be loaded into the pattern when you want to export those sizes in the range.
The increments by Height are ignored since a standard size chart is normally for a specific height, normally around 168cm.
That would be my recomendation. IMO learn how to use the tools and formulas with a single set of measurements before setting a multisize measuement file. A juggling analogy would be to learn how to juggle 2 balls before you learn how to juggle 3 and 4.
That being said @Grace is very knowledgeable with using the multisize, so she can probably help guide you through that process.
I like to draft using the multisize because I can check my curves and other things over a few sizes as I draft so that I don’t get any nasty surprises later. And I’ve been doing that since I started pattern drafting.
I like to draft using the multisize because I can check my curves and other things over a few sizes as I draft so that I don’t get any nasty surprises later. And I’ve been doing that since I started pattern drafting.