[Edit: How do people know what 2D shapes go together to make certain 3D shapes when *making patterns.]
I know if someone wanted to sew a cube, they would cut 6 squares and sew them together. If they wanted to sew a pyramid, they would cut 1 square and 4 triangles.
But what about weird shapes like with stuffed animals? If someone had never seen a sewing pattern for a teddy bear in their entire life, how would they know what shapes to cut and sew to make the teddy bear?
(It seems simple in concept, but it’s hard to imagine how certain shapes would come together to create something like a humanoid doll.)
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I think it’s important to realize that basically nobody starts with that, it’s a skill you can build up over time. If you’ve made a bunch of sleeves you’ll probably start knowing the basic shapes for drafting one. For trying something new, some people start with a mockup to play around with the shape before using the good fabric, or I’ve even seen people make mini versions out of paper to test. Basically it’s something people pick up with experience.
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